Which Statements Are True About Aging and the Brain

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true about aging and the brain?

• A) Most areas of the brain do not lose brain cells.
• B) Memory decline is inevitable as people age.
• C) Basic intelligence remains unchanged with age.
• D) The brain does not continue to make new brain cells.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudiced treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Negative Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about a particular group of people or things that are mostly unfavorable and can lead to discrimination.

Psychological Effects

The mental and emotional impacts or changes that occur in response to an external stimulus.

Attributional Ambiguity

The uncertainty faced by members of stigmatized groups about whether the treatment they receive is due to their personal characteristics or their group membership.