Cognitive ________ Declines in Old Age, Whereas Cognitive ________ Appears

question 134

Multiple Choice

Cognitive ________ declines in old age, whereas cognitive ________ appears to improve.

• A) mechanics; pragmatics
• B) pragmatics; mechanics
• C) pragmatics; reasoning
• D) learning; reasoning

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Definitions:

Death

The termination of every biological function necessary for an organism's survival.

Teen Birth Rates

The number of live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19 years, used as an indicator of adolescent sexual activity and access to reproductive health services.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the HIV virus affecting the immune system.