Which of the Following Statements Is True in the Context

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true in the context of cognitive developments of older adults?​

• A) Age-related declines in the working memory of older adults do not affect their retrospective memory.
• B) Older adults tend to do nearly as well as young adults in tasks that assess explicit memory.
• C) Even if fluid intelligence remained intact, prospective memory of older adults might decline.
• D) Age-related decline in prospective memory is greatest when the task to be completed is crucial.

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Definitions:

Sign Stimuli

External sensory cues that trigger a fixed action pattern or innate behavioral response in an animal.

Innate Releasing Mechanisms

Biological processes or structures that trigger specific behaviors in response to certain stimuli.

Environmental Stimuli

External factors or conditions in the environment that can elicit responses or reactions from organisms.

William McDougall

A psychologist known for his work in social psychology and the concept of instinct theory of motivation.