A Marked Decrease in Brain Processing and Memory in Some

question 15

Multiple Choice

A marked decrease in brain processing and memory in some older adults is MOST likely caused by _____.

• A) the use of both hemispheres of the brain
• B) inadequate control processes
• C) increased production of neurotransmitters
• D) more neural fluid that slows cerebral blood flow

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Definitions:

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies the inheritance of physical and behavioral traits from parents to offspring through the transmission of genes.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, speech, and higher order functions such as solving problems, thinking, and planning.

Self-Control

The aptitude to discipline one's affective reactions, cognitive functions, and deeds when encountering enticements and spur-of-the-moment impulses.

Contrast Effect

A cognitive bias where the evaluation of something is influenced by comparisons with recently encountered alternatives.