Some people feel that the increased usage of computers is resulting in a reduction of cognitive abilities in people of various ages. According to a research study noted in your chapter,
what is the relationship between computer usage and cognitive skill in people whose ages ranged from 32 to 84 years?
a. There was a positive correlation between computer usage and cognitive ability across all participants.
b. There was a negative correlation between computer usage and cognitive ability across all participants.
c. There was a positive correlation between computer usage and cognitive ability, but only in older participants who had already started to experience some age-related cognitive declines.
d. There was a positive correlation between computer usage and cognitive ability, but only in participants who started with superior intellectual skills.
Answer: a. There was a positive correlation between computer usage and cognitive ability across all participants.
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