Which Statement About the Effects of Aging on the Nervous

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the effects of aging on the nervous system is false?

• A) Verbal skills decline around age 70.
• B) Intellectual performance remains high until around age 80.
• C) Aging slows reaction time.
• D) Short term memory is not affected by aging.

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Definitions:

Anomic Suicide

A type of suicide that occurs when an individual feels disconnected from society due to a breakdown in social norms or a lack of social regulation.

Durkheim

is a reference to Émile Durkheim, a pioneering French sociologist known for his substantial contributions to the sociology of religion, law, suicide, and the framework of functionalism.

Shared Norms

Shared norms refer to the common beliefs, values, and expectations that guide behavior within a group of individuals or society.

Strong Social Bonds

The ties and relationships between individuals that foster a sense of belonging and mutual support within a community or society.