According to a study by Mahoney and others (2010), a lower level of ________ attention in older adults is linked to low blood pressure, which likely is related to reduced blood flow to the brain's frontal lobes.
A) sustained
B) executive
C) divided
D) selective

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The study by Mahoney and others (2010) found that a lower level of executive attention in older adults is linked to low blood pressure, likely due to reduced blood flow to the brain's frontal lobes. Sustained attention refers to the ability to maintain focus over an extended period, divided attention refers to the ability to process multiple stimuli simultaneously, and selective attention refers to the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others. While these types of attention may also be affected by age, the study specifically linked low blood pressure to executive attention.

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