What Is the Most Likely Cause of Slower Reaction Time

question 106

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely cause of slower reaction time for everyday tasks and activities for an older individual?

• A) dendritic loss and slowing of synaptic speed
• B) the preliminary effects of Alzheimer's disease
• C) pruning of redundant neural connections
• D) the decline in sensory input and processing

Recognize the impact of top-down processing in perception, especially in context-driven interpretations.

Develop an understanding of the theories of prototype matching and how it aids in pattern recognition.

Understand the concept of self-concept clarity and how it affects sensitivity to feedback.

Comprehend the self-verification process and its implications on social interactions.

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Table Salt

A white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food, chemically known as sodium chloride (NaCl).