Cognitive Changes in Older Adulthood

Easy Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Adulthood And Aging

Adulthood encompasses a series of developmental stages and transitions that forge the identity and worldviews of individuals. Among these transitions are the physical changes that occur with aging, and the psychological and social adjustments that accompany these changes.

Which of the following statements best describes a common cognitive change experienced in older adulthood?

Older adults often experience significant increases in fluid intelligence.

Older adults retain the same level of cognitive processing speed as younger adults.

Older adults typically demonstrate declines in memory retention, especially in recalling new information.

All older adults show notable improvements in verbal skills.

Most older adults adapt to aging without any cognitive changes.

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