According to Findings from the Seattle Longitudinal Study, When Different

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to findings from the Seattle Longitudinal Study, when different age groups are compared in a cross-sectional analysis, two types of cognitive abilities peak in middle adulthood before decreasing:

• A) inductive reasoning and spatial orientation.
• B) spatial orientation and perceptual speed.
• C) numerical and verbal ability.
• D) numerical ability and verbal memory.

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Definitions:

Pointing

The act of extending a finger or other pointer to direct attention to a specific object, location, or direction.

Human Babies

Very young members of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive development during their initial years of life.

Months

Units of time in calendars that roughly correspond to the period of the lunar cycle, usually defined as a period spanning from 28 to 31 days.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities involved in processing information, understanding concepts, solving problems, and making decisions.