Psychological Factors That May Have the Potential to Slow an Older

Multiple Choice

Psychological factors that may have the potential to slow an older adult's ability to respond quickly include all of the following, except:

A) Decreased motivation due to loss of spouse or friend(s)
B) Depression due to health problems
C) Anxiety about newness of task
D) Achievement focus results in preference given to the speed of task completion rather than the accuracy of task completion
E) Unfamiliar environmental conditions that result in the development of fears