Imagine That a Psychologist Tests You Every Year in Regard

question 97

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a psychologist tests you every year in regard to your mental processing speed. For example, how long it takes you to push a lever when a light comes on is measured. If you age normally you should show:

• A) no reduction in speed of response until after the age of about 60
• B) an increase in speed until about the age of 35 and then a slow decline
• C) a slight decrease by age 25 that accelerates 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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