When taking tests, older persons:
A) commit more errors of commission than omission.
B) commit more errors of omission than commission.
C) are always less cautious than young test-takers.
D) perform worse than young test-takers on perceptual-motor tests.

Question

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Older persons are more likely to miss answering a question (error of omission) rather than answering it incorrectly (error of commission). This is because they may take more time to think and double-check their responses, which could lead to missing the deadline for answering a question.

When Taking Tests, Older Persons