Which of the Following Statements About Brain Changes in Older

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about brain changes in older adults is true?

• A)There are no visible differences between the brains of older and younger adults.
• B)Declines in the size of the pre-frontal lobe are associated with declines in memory performance in older adults.
• C)Brains continue to grow throughout the lifespan.
• D)Declines in the size of the occipital lobe are associated with declines in memory performance in older adults.

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Definitions:

Microvolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one millionth of a volt, often used in measuring the electrical activity of neurons and muscles.

EEG Experiment

A test or study involving the recording of the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.

Desynchronization

A state where natural biological rhythms, such as sleep patterns, become out of sync with environmental cues.

Alpha Waves

A type of brain wave detected by electroencephalography (EEG), associated with a state of relaxed alertness.