Cognitive Neuroscience Has Uncovered Some Important Links Between Aging,the Brain,and

question 10

Multiple Choice

Cognitive neuroscience has uncovered some important links between aging,the brain,and cognitive functioning.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• A) Decline in neural circuits is linked to poorer performance by older adults on complex reasoning tasks.
• B) Older adults are more likely than younger adults to use both hemispheres of the brain.
• C) Older adults show greater activity in the frontal and parietal regions while engaging in simple tasks.
• D) In older adults,the functioning of the hippocampus declines more than the functioning of the frontal lobes.

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Definitions:

Resolution

The ability to distinguish two objects from each other in spatial or temporal domains, often used in terms of imaging or visual clarity.

Depth of Field

In photography, the range within a photo that appears sharp and in focus, with the area in front of and behind the subject appearing more blurred.

Total Magnification

The overall enlargement of the viewed image in microscopy, calculated by multiplying the magnification of the ocular lens by that of the objective lens.

Field of View

The extent of the observable world seen at any given moment from a particular position and viewpoint.