Omar Is Going to Be 67 Years Old This Spring

question 55

Multiple Choice

Omar is going to be 67 years old this spring and is aging as an average adult of his age would.If his memory is also aging in an average way,which type of memory can he expect to see improvements in?

• A) semantic memory
• B) episodic memory
• C) working memory
• D) memory for negative events

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Definitions:

Communication Accommodation

The process by which individuals adjust their communication styles to match or oppose others in a conversation.

Social Decentering

An interpersonal cognitive process where an individual attempts to understand the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of others, without necessarily having to agree with them.

Other-orientation

Focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of others in communication, prioritizing empathy and understanding in interactions.

Developing Knowledge

The process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, information, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences.