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Human Development Chapter 14 Midterm Quiz

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Which type of intelligence typically declines with age?

Fluid intelligence (correct)

Crystallized intelligence

Social intelligence

Emotional intelligence

What is the main difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence?

Fluid intelligence is associated with general knowledge.

Crystallized intelligence is the ability to acquire information quickly.

Fluid intelligence is the ability to think abstractly. (correct)

Crystallized intelligence relates to the ability to think quickly.

How do healthy older adults typically experience memory deficits?

By having some types of memory deficits while others remain intact or improve. (correct)

By experiencing a complete loss of memory as they age.

By having all types of memory unaffected by age.

By experiencing improvement in all types of memory with age.

What type of cognitive abilities are significantly lost in dementia?

Memory and thinking abilities Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitter is affected by the decline in brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease?

Acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

In what way do older adults differ from younger adults in terms of intelligence?

Younger adults have greater fluid intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of both Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on individuals?

Decline in memory and cognitive abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the ability to acquire new information quickly and abstractly?

"Fluid" intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What key factor allows some people to age better than others according to the text?

<ul> <li>Positive perceptions about aging</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

"Acetylcholine" is a neurotransmitter affected by which condition?

<ul> <li>Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers