DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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as individuals age, they are always ill
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most elderly are in nursing homes
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older people can learn new things
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all older people become senile
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Detailed explanation-1: -As we grow older, plaque buildup narrows our arteries and makes them stiffer. These changes make it harder for blood to flow through them. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the changes in cognition that may come with age, older adults can still do many of the things they have enjoyed their whole lives. Research shows that older adults can still: Learn new skills.
Detailed explanation-3: -The natural loss of receptors and neurons that occurs with aging may also make it harder to concentrate. Therefore, you not only learn information more slowly, but you also may have more trouble recalling it because you didn’t fully learn it in the first place.
Detailed explanation-4: -It’s important to keep the brain active as we get older. Learning new skills or about new subjects is a great way to keep the mind sharp. Continued learning can improve memory by maintaining brain cells and making sure those cells properly communicate with each other.