As We Age, Perceptual Speed (I

question 86

Multiple Choice

As we age, perceptual speed (i.e., processing speed) tends to ______.

• A) increase
• B) decrease
• C) remain constant
• D) decrease sharply until age 75, then remain constant

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Group Polarization

The phenomenon where a group discussion leads members to adopt more extreme positions and viewpoints than they initially held.

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