Older Adults Are Slower in Part Because Their Neurons Fire

question 67

True/False

Older adults are slower in part because their neurons fire more slowly.

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Definitions:

Adults Not in the Labor Force

Individuals over the age of working who are neither employed nor actively seeking employment, excluding them from labor force statistics.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a unit of the United States Department of Labor, responsible for collecting and analyzing economic data related to labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes.

Unemployment Rates

The part of the labor force that finds itself unemployed and is in search of job opportunities.

Adult Population

The segment of the population that is 18 years and older; often used in statistics such as employment or eligibility for voting.