An adult in middle age will be most likely to do POORLY on which of the following tasks?
A)Understanding verbal directions
B)Completing a crossword puzzle
C)Hitting the brakes of a car when the light suddenly turns red
D)Lifting a box that weighs 20 pounds

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As people age, their reaction time slows, and they may have difficulty switching their attention between tasks quickly. These changes may affect the ability of middle-aged adults to hit the brakes in time when the light suddenly turns red. The other tasks listed are less likely to be affected by normal age-related changes in cognitive and physical abilities.

An Adult in Middle Age Will Be Most Likely to Do