Which Aspects of the Environment Influence the Rate of Aging

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which aspects of the environment influence the rate of aging?

• A) Income and education
• B) Quality of housing and autonomy
• C) Access to health care and nutritious food
• D) Psychosocial support and protection from climactic extremes
• E) All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

A cognitive phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of previously learned information.

Mnemonics

Memory aids or techniques that use associations, patterns, or other strategies to enhance the recall of information.

Long-Term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over extended periods, potentially as long as a lifetime.

Maintenance Rehearsal

The process of repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about a piece of information to keep it in short-term memory.