The findings of the Seattle Longitudinal Study confirm that midlife is a time when
A) verbal, numeric, and spatial abilities decline.
B) some of the most complex mental abilities are at their peak.
C) inductive reasoning plummets, whereas perceptual speed increases gradually.
D) spatial orientation and verbal memory decrease steadily.
B
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A. functional play B. parallel play C. onlooker play D. associative play
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a. Verbal knowledge begins to show a steep decline beginning around age 50. b. Holding negative stereotypes concerning memory ability actually leads to improved memory abilities in older adulthood. c. Memory problems in adulthood are more likely the result of original encoding and not retrieval. d. Limitations in working memory in older adulthood may be due to the slowing of the nervous system.
When a student values a subject,
a. neither motivation nor achievement levels tend to be higher b. both motivation and achievement levels tend to be higher c. motivation level, but not achievement level, tends to be higher d. achievement level, but not motivation level, tends to be higher
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false