In Middle Adulthood, the Elasticity of the Skin

question 91

Multiple Choice

In middle adulthood, the elasticity of the skin:

• A) increases.
• B) decreases.
• C) remains the same.
• D) fluctuates.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the probability of an event based on how similar it is to the typical case.

Base Rates

The fundamental frequency at which an event occurs in a given population; essential for making accurate predictions or judgments.

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to reason and solve new problems independently of previously acquired knowledge.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience, often considered to improve with age.