Although cross-sectional studies typically show that mental abilities decline with age, when longitudinal studies are used, these age-related declines typically are seen to be nonexistent or much smaller.

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Longitudinal studies can track changes in individuals over time, while cross-sectional studies only compare different age groups at one point in time. Longitudinal studies have consistently shown that cognitive abilities remain relatively stable or even improve in some areas with age.

Although Cross-Sectional Studies Typically Show That Mental Abilities Decline with Age