10 Questions
Which type of intelligence typically declines with age?
Fluid intelligence
What is the main difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence?
Fluid intelligence is the ability to think abstractly.
How do healthy older adults typically experience memory deficits?
By having some types of memory deficits while others remain intact or improve.
What type of cognitive abilities are significantly lost in dementia?
Memory and thinking abilities
What neurotransmitter is affected by the decline in brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease?
Acetylcholine
In what way do older adults differ from younger adults in terms of intelligence?
Younger adults have greater fluid intelligence.
What is the main impact of both Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on individuals?
Decline in memory and cognitive abilities
Which term best describes the ability to acquire new information quickly and abstractly?
"Fluid" intelligence
What key factor allows some people to age better than others according to the text?
- Positive perceptions about aging
"Acetylcholine" is a neurotransmitter affected by which condition?
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
Test your knowledge on Chapter 14: Growing and Developing with questions about the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout human life, from conception to adulthood.
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