On Which Type of Problem-Solving Task Would the Performance of a Middle-Aged

question 168

Multiple Choice

On which type of problem-solving task would the performance of a middle-aged adult be superior to that of a young adult?

• A) On unfamiliar, meaningless laboratory tasks
• B) On unfamiliar, but meaningful tasks
• C) On familiar and meaningful tasks
• D) Middle-aged problem-solvers never out-perform younger adults

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Definitions:

Binocular Cues

Visual information taken in by two eyes that enable a person to gain a sense of depth and perception of the spatial relationships among objects in the environment.

Monocular Cues

Visual information that allows for perception of depth and distance using one eye only.

Depth Perception

The visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and to understand spatial relationships.

Presbyopia

A natural age-related condition where the eye's lens loses its ability to focus properly, making it difficult to see objects up close.