Which of the Following Best Explains the Typical Pattern of Cognitive

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the typical pattern of cognitive functioning in middle adulthood?

• A)Most individuals demonstrate decrements in verbal skills such as vocabulary,and tasks such as working a crossword puzzle or giving instructions become difficult.
• B)Most individuals begin to experience decrements in problem-solving abilities,and tasks such as adjusting ingredients in a recipe or learning new computer software become difficult.
• C)Individuals may maintain or even gain in skill on tasks that are highly practiced or based on specific learning,such as playing a card game.
• D)Mental processes steadily and significantly decline across middle adulthood,and most individuals perceive an accelerated loss of mental acuity.

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Definitions:

Future Expectations

Predictions or anticipations about what will happen or how situations will unfold in the future.

Coping Technique

A method or strategy used by an individual to deal with stressful situations, emotions, or challenges.

Self-discrepancy

The gap between one's actual self and ideal or ought selves, which can influence emotions and behaviors.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself by comparing with others, often to assess one's abilities, status, or opinions.