Older Adults Appear to Have a Reduced Working Memory Capacity

question 49

Multiple Choice

Older adults appear to have a reduced working memory capacity. This would be a problem because they would __________.

• A) experience less interference
• B) be slower in the rate at which they processed information
• C) be less able to coordinate multiple pieces of information
• D) be forming chunks in memory that are too large

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Definitions:

Performance Management

A process of defining, measuring, appraising, providing feedback on, and improving performance.

Appraising

The act of evaluating the performance, value, or quality of an employee, object, or situation.

Measuring

The process of determining the size, quantity, or degree of something using standard units or tools.

Goal-orientation Theory

A framework that describes how individuals’ goals and their views on those goals can influence their motivation and behavior.