Which of the Following Is Likely to Decline in Middle

question 203

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to decline in middle adulthood?

• A)the ability to focus one's attention
• B)crystallized intelligence and long-term memory
• C)episodic and autobiographical memories
• D)an individual's creative potential

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Definitions:

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to their offspring, affecting traits such as height, eye color, and susceptibility to certain diseases.

Intellectual Development

The progress of cognitive abilities such as thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and information processing over the lifecycle.

Giftedness

Characteristics referring to individuals, particularly children, who exhibit exceptional levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains.

Creativity

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness that is often applied in artistic endeavours and problem-solving.