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Which statement concerning aging and health is true?
 
  a. Alcohol abuse has significant short-term impact, but does little long-term damage.
  b. Most older individuals are in excellent health (i.e., have no chronic illness).
  c. Even healthy older adults show significant losses in functioning.
  d. Aging in the absence of disease has little impact on physical or psychological functioning.

Question 2

The underlying physiological reason for why older adults are slower on many tasks than younger adults is
 
  a. the loss of androgens.
  b. a slowing of the nervous system.
  c. a change from an impulsive style to a reflective style.
  d. an increase in visual acuity.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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