Which is true regarding the aging process and cognition?
A)Generally, older adults' short-term memory changes significantly.
B)Generally, many older adults have increased difficulty finding and rapidly listing words.
C)The ability to use and understand word combinations declines steadily with age.
D)The ability to acquire practical information declines steadily with age.

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A)Older adults typically have more difficulty with cognitive functions, such as word retrieval and episodic memory. However, in general, older adults' short-term memory remains intact and the ability to use and understand word combinations remains intact as well. Most older adults are able to acquire practical information until their death.
B)Older adults typically have more difficulty with cognitive functions, such as word retrieval and episodic memory. However, in general, older adults' short-term memory remains intact and the ability to use and understand word combinations remains intact as well. Most older adults are able to acquire practical information until their death.
C)Older adults typically have more difficulty with cognitive functions, such as word retrieval and episodic memory. However, in general, older adults' short-term memory remains intact and the ability to use and understand word combinations remains intact as well. Most older adults are able to acquire practical information until their death.
D)Older adults typically have more difficulty with cognitive functions, such as word retrieval and episodic memory. However, in general, older adults' short-term memory remains intact and the ability to use and understand word combinations remains intact as well. Most older adults are able to acquire practical information until their death.

Which Is True Regarding the Aging Process and Cognition