Compared to younger adults, older adults show _____ activity in the frontal and parietal regions while they are engaging in simple tasks. However, as the attentional demands of the task increase, older adults display _____ functioning in the frontal and parietal lobes that involve cognitive control.
A) less; greater
B) greater; less
C) the same level of; less
D) less; the same level of

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Older adults show greater activity in the frontal and parietal regions when engaging in simple tasks, indicating a need for more cognitive effort. However, as tasks become more demanding, they exhibit less functioning in these areas, suggesting a decline in cognitive control capacity with age.

Compared to Younger Adults, Older Adults Show _____ Activity in the Frontal