Nelma Is a Healthy 70-Year-Old Who Would Like to Learn

question 23

Multiple Choice

Nelma is a healthy 70-year-old who would like to learn to play video games with her grandson. According to research on learning late in life, Nelma _____.

• A) is past the age where learning to play video games is possible
• B) should spend her time doing crossword puzzles instead, because they help prevent dementia
• C) could learn to play games if she begins at the easiest level and practices regularly
• D) could learn to play games in the short term but would soon forget and need to be retaught

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Definitions:

Controlled Processing

A type of cognitive processing that requires conscious, deliberate thought and attention, often necessary for complex tasks or learning new information.

Altered State

An altered state refers to a condition that is significantly different from the normal waking state, such as those induced by meditation, drugs, or hypnosis.

Consciousness

The awareness of internal and external experiences or the state of being aware of one's own existence and surroundings.

Normal Waking

A state of consciousness characterized by full awareness, alertness, and engagement with one's environment, typically experienced during the day.