If You Were to Choose a Few Words to Describe

question 46

Multiple Choice

If you were to choose a few words to describe how an older adult's cognitive processes differ from those of a younger adult, you would be most accurate to conclude that the older adult's mental processes were:

• A) less complex and slower
• B) less complex but faster
• C) more complex but slower
• D) more complex and faster

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Definitions:

Routine Hassles

Minor day-to-day stresses or annoyances that, over time, can accumulate and affect one's overall mental and physical health.

Stress

Stress is a psychological and physiological reaction to demands that exceed an individual's resources or ability to cope.

Unpleasant Events

Occurrences that evoke negative emotions, such as sadness, anger, or fear.

Circumstances

Factors or conditions that affect a situation, event, or action.