Answered: Which of the following statements…

Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1TY

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes cognitive functioning in healthy adults who are 60 to 70 years old?

Group of answer choices

There is a significant decline in memory abilities but not in other cognitive abilities. A

There is a sharp decline in several cognitive abilities, including logical reasoning, vocabulary, and memory. B

Spatial skills increase, while verbal skills decline. C

There is little or no decline in cognitive ability, especially in adults who are physically and mentally active. D

Expert Solution

Step 1

Cognitive functioning refers to the ability to think clearly, learn, and retrieve information for a longer period. The cognitive functions include the domains of perception, attention, learning, memory, decision making, and learning abilities. There are various factors that impact it; these are brain injuries, primary illness, comorbid medical conditions, and demographic factors like age.