In Middle and Late Adulthood,__________ Working Memory Suffers Much Less

question 78

Multiple Choice

In middle and late adulthood,__________ working memory suffers much less than __________ working memory.

• A) spatial; nonverbal
• B) nonverbal; verbal
• C) verbal; spatial
• D) short-term; long-term

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Definitions:

Actor-Observer Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to attribute their own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to internal characteristics.

Videotaped Conversation

A recorded interaction between individuals on video, used for analysis or study.

Equal Participation

The concept that all members of a group have the same opportunity and responsibility to contribute to a process or activity.

Self-Handicapping

A cognitive strategy by which people avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.