When older adults take their time to form social judgments, they process information similarly to younger adults. But what happens when older adults have to make social judgments and are given a time limit?
a. They make better, more informed decisions than younger adults.
b. They have difficulty remembering the information they need to make their social judgments.
c. They become confused.
d. They show a positivity bias.
ANSWER: b
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