As a Researcher Focused on the Issue of Sensations,how Would

question 56

Multiple Choice

As a researcher focused on the issue of sensations,how would you most likely explain why older people tend to raise the volume on their television sets and use more seasoning on their food?

• A)Their sensory thresholds have increased with age.
• B)They cannot concentrate on simple things.
• C)Visual accommodation abilities have declined.
• D)They forget seasoning their food or raising the TV volume.

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