Imagine that a psychologist tests you every year in regard to your mental processing speed. For example, how long it takes you to push a lever when a light comes on is measured. If you age normally you should show:
A) no reduction in speed of response until after the age of about 60
B) an increase in speed until about the age of 35 and then a slow decline
C) a slight decrease by age 25 that accelerates as you age further
D) an ability to perform this task throughout your life at roughly the same speed as long as your visual acuity is high

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mental processing speed typically peaks in early adulthood and begins to decline slightly by age 25, with the decline accelerating with further aging.

Imagine That a Psychologist Tests You Every Year in Regard