Which of the Following May Occur with Aging

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may occur with aging?

• A) more efficient tissue maintenance
• B) increased ability to repair connective tissues
• C) more fragile connective tissue
• D) increased bone strength
• E) thicker epithelia

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Definitions:

Conservation

The principle that certain properties remain the same despite changes in the form of objects, or understanding the permanence of quantity despite changes in the shape or container.

Egocentrism

A cognitive characteristic in which an individual has difficulty seeing the world from perspectives other than their own, often observed in early childhood development.

Object Permanence

The realization that objects still exist even when they are not perceivable through sight, hearing, touch, smell, or any sensory means.

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias that causes individuals to interpret the world from their own perspective, often failing to understand that others may have different points of view.