Although Reaction Time Usually Slows Somewhat During Middle Adulthood, Performance

question 136

True/False

Although reaction time usually slows somewhat during middle adulthood, performance usually does not decline much, due to the greater experience that middle-aged adults have that allows them to compensate.

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Definitions:

Double-Blind Studies

Experimental procedures in which neither the subjects nor the experimenters know which individuals are receiving the treatment versus a placebo, to prevent bias.

Placebo Effect

A beneficial effect, produced by a placebo drug or treatment, that cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in that treatment.

Gender Bias

A predisposition or preconceived notion that leads to unfair treatment or assessment of people based on their gender.

Male Behavior

Actions, attitudes, or responses that are traditionally or typically associated with men or male roles in a society.