Older Adults, Relative to Younger Adults

question 32

Multiple Choice

Older adults, relative to younger adults,

• A)have more difficulty recognizing melodies when they are played at a fast tempo than when they are played at a slower tempo.
• B)have less difficulty recognizing melodies when they are played at a fast tempo than when they are played at a slower tempo.
• C)show no differences in music recognition.
• D)have more difficulty recognizing melodies at all tempos.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensation to produce a meaningful experience of the world.

Similarity Error

A type of perception error where individuals inaccurately assess others based on perceived similarities to themselves, often leading to biased decisions.

Contrast Error

A cognitive bias in evaluation or judgment where a person or thing is compared to those recently encountered, rather than assessed on individual merit.

Overweighting

Refers to giving too much importance or consideration to a particular factor or piece of information in decision-making processes.