Imagine That a Psychologist Tests Your Mental Processing Speed Every

question 80

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a psychologist tests your mental processing speed every year.For example,they test how long does it take you to push a lever when a light comes on.If you age normally,you should show:

• A) no change in speed of response until after about age 60.
• B) speeding up until about age 35 and then a slow decline.
• C) a slowing by age 25 that gets even slower as you age further.
• D) an ability to perform this task throughout your life at roughly the same speed,as long as your visual acuity is high.

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Definitions:

Neural Activity

The electrochemical operations within neurons and neural networks in the brain and nervous system.

Stimuli

External factors or changes in the environment that can elicit responses from organisms or systems.

Consciously Perceived

Being aware of or giving intentional attention to something through the senses.

Larger Animal Species

Animal species characterized by their greater physical size compared to others, which can influence their ecology, behavior, and conservation needs.