Which of the Following Is NOT a Physical Change Characteristic

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a physical change characteristic of adult aging

• A) a decrease in hearing sensitivity 
• B) a decrease in brain weight after age 60 
• C) an increase in visual problems such as farsightedness 
• D) an increase in body weight after age 60

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Definitions:

Howard Gardner's Theory

A theory of intelligence that differentiates it into specific 'modalities', rather than seeing intelligence as dominated by a single general ability.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory proposing that people have different kinds of intelligences, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist.

Psychomotor Intelligence

Refers to the cognitive processing required for the coordination of physical movement and the performance of skilled motor tasks.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which tends to increase with age.