According to the Results of Cross-Sectional Studies, on Average Older

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the results of cross-sectional studies, on average older people learn new things more slowly than younger people because ______.

• A) Older people lack practice.
• B) Older and younger people have different learning styles.
• C) Older people may be less motivated to learn new things than younger people.
• D) Reaction time is slower in older people compared to younger people.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Power Relationships

Dynamics between individuals or groups characterized by differing levels of control, influence, or authority.

Impact

The strong effect or influence something has on a situation or person.

Relationship of Circumstance

A connection between individuals based not on choice but on situational factors, such as workplace proximity or family ties.

Relationship of Choice

A connection or bond between individuals that is freely chosen and maintained, contrasted with relationships determined by biological ties or social obligations.