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Cognitive and Psychosocial Changes in Aging · NCLEX Exam

Which change in attention is typical in normal aging?

  1. Improved ability to multitask, matching that of younger adults
  2. Slower attention shifting and greater distractibility when attention is divided
  3. An attention span that stays unchanged across all circumstances
  4. A rapid, age-related increase in overall attention capacity
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Correct answer: Slower attention shifting and greater distractibility when attention is divided

Older adults often show slower attention shifts and more difficulty with divided attention tasks compared to younger adults, while simple single-task attention remains relatively stable. APA

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