Cognitive _____ Declines in Old Age,whereas Cognitive _____ Appears to Remain

question 56

Multiple Choice

Cognitive _____ declines in old age,whereas cognitive _____ appears to remain constant or increase.

• A) mechanics; pragmatics
• B) pragmatics; mechanics
• C) pragmatics; reasoning
• D) learning; reasoning

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Definitions:

Substance Use

The ingestion of drugs or alcohol, which may vary in frequency and intensity from mild to severe use.

Cultural Issues

Concerns related to the values, beliefs, practices, and customs of a society that affect individuals and groups, particularly in contexts of diversity and interaction.

Cross-Cultural Fairness

The quality of being impartial and equitable across different cultures, especially in the context of assessments or tests to ensure they are free of cultural bias.

Informal Assessment Techniques

Methods used to gather information in a non-standardized manner, often through observation or conversation, for the purpose of understanding an individual's abilities or progress.