Because of Changes in Cognitive Processing That Occur with Age

question 27

Multiple Choice

Because of changes in cognitive processing that occur with age, during a jury trial, older adults might be ________ to have a recommendation of a criminal sentence influenced by knowledge they were given but were told is irrelevant.

• A) more likely
• B) less likely
• C) as likely
• D) more or less likely

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Definitions:

Group Therapy

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