Which of the following abilities decline during adulthood?

a) intellectual abilities
b) processing speed
c) wisdom
d) verbal ability


ANS: B

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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a. displacement c. semanticity b. phonology d. systems of communication

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