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Which type of intelligence typically declines with age?
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?
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?
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?
What type of cognitive abilities are significantly lost in dementia?
What neurotransmitter is affected by the decline in brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease?
What neurotransmitter is affected by the decline in brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease?
In what way do older adults differ from younger adults in terms of intelligence?
In what way do older adults differ from younger adults in terms of intelligence?
What is the main impact of both Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on individuals?
What is the main impact of both Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on individuals?
Which term best describes the ability to acquire new information quickly and abstractly?
Which term best describes the ability to acquire new information quickly and abstractly?
What key factor allows some people to age better than others according to the text?
What key factor allows some people to age better than others according to the text?
"Acetylcholine" is a neurotransmitter affected by which condition?
"Acetylcholine" is a neurotransmitter affected by which condition?
