In Comparison to How Well a Group of Young Adults

question 93

Multiple Choice

In comparison to how well a group of young adults performs, a group of older adults would likely perform LEAST well on which of the following tasks?

• A) typing quickly and accurately
• B) spelling
• C) recalling historical facts, such as the
• D) reading for meaning

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movement.

Calorie Restriction

The practice of limiting dietary energy intake (while consuming sufficient quantities of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients) for the purpose of improving health and slowing down the aging process.

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves a number of biological, psychological, and social changes over time.

Maximum Life Span

The oldest possible age that members of a species can live under ideal circumstances. For humans, that age is approximately 122 years.