Which of the Following Is a Probable Reason for the Decline

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a probable reason for the decline in working memory in older adults?

• A) increased distractibility
• B) efficient inhibition
• C) tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
• D) lowered implicit memory

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Definitions:

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of hydrogen ions (H+) between a proton donor (acid) and a proton acceptor (base).

Conjugate Acid

The species created when a base gains a proton (H+), forming a pair in which the acid and base differ only by one hydrogen atom.

Conjugate Base

A species formed by the removal of a proton (H+) from an acid.

Empirical Formula

The simplest ratio of the elements in a compound that gives the relative number of atoms of each element.