Declines in Test Scores of Mental Abilities in Late Adulthood

question 142

True/False

Declines in test scores of mental abilities in late adulthood are sometimes due to lack of practice with test items. Researchers have found that the test scores of most older adults can be improved by just a few hours of training.

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