The Usual Path of Cognition in Late Adulthood as Measured

question 2

Multiple Choice

The usual path of cognition in late adulthood as measured by psychological tests is gradual decline. However, because _____ are the aspects of cognition that fade most with age, such tests may be culturally fair but age-unfair.

• A) practical thinking and processing speed
• B) abstract thinking and processing speed
• C) creative thinking and application of material
• D) autonomous thinking and creativity

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of being powerless, stemming from traumatic incidents or continuous lack of success.

Social-cognitive

Pertaining to the understanding of social interactions and the processing of social information, incorporating cognitive processes.

Perspective

The angle or viewpoint from which a person sees and understands events, objects, or concepts.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.