Question 1

__________ refers to the structure of the brain and those areas that control such functions as speed of response, visual memory, and motor memory that tend to decline in later adulthood.&#10;A) Cognitive pragmatics&#10;B) Cognitive functioning&#10;C) Cognitive abilities&#10;D) Cognitive mechanics

Accepted Answer

Cognitive mechanics refers to the biological and neurological architecture of the brain, which includes basic processes like speed of response and memory, and tends to decline with age.

Question 2

According to Baltes, __________ would be an example of cognitive pragmatics.&#10;A) language skills&#10;B) visual memory&#10;C) speed of response&#10;D) improved efficiency

Accepted Answer

Cognitive pragmatics refer to the culture-based "software" of the mind, which includes skills like language, reading, and writing. Language skills are a prime example of cognitive pragmatics.

Question 3

Tests of __________ indicate that older adults retain the meaning of words, can still apply numbers, and maintain stable levels of word fluency.&#10;A) fluid intelligence&#10;B) perception&#10;C) short-term memory&#10;D) crystallized intelligence

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence involves the ability to use learned knowledge and experience, such as vocabulary and numerical skills, which older adults tend to retain well.

Question 4

Short-term memory enables brief retention of facts and information because of a system called ___________.&#10;A) long-term memory&#10;B) working memory&#10;C) crystallized intelligence&#10;D) fluid intelligence

Accepted Answer

Working memory is responsible for temporarily holding and processing information, allowing for brief retention and manipulation of facts and information.

Question 5

Which of the following is more likely to decline with age?&#10;A) Reasoning&#10;B) Problem solving&#10;C) Wisdom&#10;D) Speed of response

Accepted Answer

Speed of response tends to decline with age due to slower processing speeds and decreased reaction times.

Question 6

__________ is the time taken to perform any task that involves the central nervous system (CNS) such as perception, memory reasoning, and motor movement.&#10;A) Cognitive mechanics&#10;B) Cognitive pragmatics&#10;C) Speed of response&#10;D) Problem solving

Accepted Answer

Speed of response refers to the time taken to perform tasks involving the central nervous system, including perception, memory, reasoning, and motor movement.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT true about cognitive performance as people age?&#10;A) When physical health remains good, cognitive performance suffers only slight decline.&#10;B) Crystalized intelligence declines more than fluid intelligence.&#10;C) Speed of response tends to decline with age.&#10;D) Attitude, especially in a testing situation, affects cognitive performance.

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence, which involves knowledge and skills accumulated over a lifetime, tends to remain stable or even improve with age, while fluid intelligence, which involves problem-solving and reasoning, tends to decline.

Question 8

Short-term memory enables brief retention of facts and information because of a system called cognitive mechanics.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive mechanics is not a system that enables brief retention of facts and information in short-term memory.

Question 9

Research suggests that as people enter their later years, their physical stamina, memory, and cognitive processing declines much more than was previously thought.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The memories of older adults vary in different situations.

Accepted Answer

Older adults may experience variations in memory performance depending on factors such as context, emotional state, and cognitive load.

Question 11

Recent findings suggest that mental decline is not as pronounced in the elderly as was once thought.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 72: Later Adulthood: Cognition