The General Slowing Hypothesis Proposes That Older Adults Become Slower

question 34

Multiple Choice

The General Slowing Hypothesis proposes that older adults become slower primarily because of:

• A) decreases in motivation.
• B) nervous system changes.
• C) problems in vision.
• D) increases in anxiety.

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