Which Sense Declines the Most in Middle Adulthood

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which sense declines the most in middle adulthood?

• A)hearing
• B)sight
• C)taste
• D)touch

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Definitions:

Low Birthweight

Refers to a birth weight of a newborn less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), which may be linked to health issues.

Brain Development

The process of growth and change in the brain’s structure, function, and pathways that occurs throughout a person’s life, but is most intense during childhood.

Selective Attrition

The phenomenon where participants drop out of a study over time, potentially leading to biased results if the dropout rate varies among the groups being studied.

Longitudinal Research

involves studies conducted over a lengthy period, allowing researchers to observe developments or changes in the subjects over time.