Executive functioning failures in older adults can be seen when older adults
A) have difficulty factoring out false information in an article they are reading.
B) have trouble recognizing familiar faces.
C) have problems maintaining their balance and coordination.
D) experience visual difficulties such as distinguishing certain colors and reduced night vision.

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Difficulty factoring out false information in reading is a sign of cognitive decline in executive functioning, which includes abilities like attention, working memory, and decision-making. B, C, and D are more likely to be related to declines in sensory or motor functioning as opposed to executive functioning.

Executive Functioning Failures in Older Adults Can Be Seen When