When Older Adults Suffer from a Decrease in Their ________________Skills

question 93

Multiple Choice

When older adults suffer from a decrease in their ________________skills, it becomes more difficult for them to ignore distractions when trying to have a conversation.

• A) short-term memory
• B) long-term memory
• C) selective attention
• D) nonselective attention

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney, which produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, crucial for stress response and metabolism.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate the activities of various organs and cells.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, preparing the body to either fight or flee.

Lesion

Any abnormal tissue change or injury in the body, often used in the context of the brain.