To qualify for the office manager's job,55-year-old Mariel must take a series of psychological tests. Her performance on the test of ________ is likely to be poorer than if she had taken it as a 25-year-old.

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Abstract reasoning is the ability to understand and analyze complex ideas and relationships. It is a skill that tends to decline with age, particularly after 40. Therefore, Mariel's performance on the test of abstract reasoning is likely to be poorer than if she had taken it as a 25-year-old. The other skills listed do not necessarily decline with age and may not be affected in the same way.

To Qualify for the Office Manager's Job,55-Year-Old Mariel Must Take