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171. Which theory of cognitive aging is supported by the finding that people with better vision and hearing also tend to perform better on intelligence tests? a. interference b. speed of processing c. working memory d. neurological fidelity 172. “Senior moments, “ in which older adults lose an idea just moments after having it, can be explained by the __________ theory of cognitive aging as an inability of the brain to balance the intensity of important neuronal signals relative to the random activity in the brain. a. interference b. speed of processing c. working memory d. neurological fidelity 173. Which of the following is/are factors that influence whether seniors appear “sharp as a tack” or “in need of a little help”? a. task “fit” b. time of day c. expectations d. all of these 174. Which of the following is FALSE regarding factors that influence whether seniors appear “sharp as a tack” or “in need of a little help”? a. People perform better when the material they are asked to remember is relevant to their lives. b. The majority of older people perform better on tasks during the afternoon. c. Older adults are more likely than college students to remember an appointment because they are more likely to write it down. d. Older people do more poorly on memory tasks if they expect to do poorly. 175. Which of the following is FALSE regarding factors that influence whether seniors appear “sharp as a tack” or “in need of a little help”? a. Older adults are more likely to remember advertisements that mention “new experiences” rather than “emotions.” b. The majority of older people perform better on tasks during the morning. c. Older married couples who are working on memory tasks do better when they work together, while younger couple do not usually benefit from joint effort. d. Older people do better on tasks they choose that match their abilities. 176. Psychologist Paul Baltes believes that people who adjust best to aging manage their lives by using all of the following EXCEPT for a. selection. b. congruence. c. compensation. d. optimization. 177. The ___________ model by Paul Baltes describes how people adjust to the opportunities and limitations they face throughout life and proposes that well adjusted individuals invest in some activities at the expense of others, pursue these goals effectively, and develop different strategies when usual methods stop working. a. selective optimization with compensation b. optimal selection with acceptance c. actualizing potential with compensation d. selective activity with disengagement 178. According to Psychologist Paul Baltes’ model, _________involves making the most of life by investing in activities that fit with your abilities, interests, and life circumstances.  a. selection b. optimization c. actualization d. compensation 179. According to Psychologist Paul Baltes’ model, when an aging researcher moves from a technical position that requires cognitive speed into a management position, she is using _________to adjust to aging.   a. selection b. optimization c. actualization d. compensation 180. Jed was a professional athlete in his 20s and 30s. Since he is physically unable to compete as an athlete, he now happily serves as a coach for a college team. According to Psychologist Paul Baltes, Jed is using _______ to adjust to aging. a. selection b. congruence c. compensation d. optimization