Which of the Following Is an Age-Related Change in the Nervous

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an age-related change in the nervous system?

• A) Increased efficiency of temperature-regulating mechanism
• B) Decreased size of ventricles in the brain
• C) Decrease in electrical activity
• D) Increase in deep-tendon reflexes

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute one's successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors.

Defensive Self-esteem

A fragile form of self-respect that is highly sensitive to criticism and failures, often leading to a defensive stance to protect one's self-image.

Possible Selves

Concepts of who one might become, who one would like to become, or who one is afraid of becoming, pertaining to future selves.

Motivation to Achieve

The drive to meet and exceed objectives or goals through hard work and dedication.