Older adults sometimes score lower on Piaget's tests of intelligence because they
A) do not understand the directions very well
B) try to respond too rapidly thinking it's a test of speed
C) are very unfamiliar with the questions being asked
D) go far beyond the simple material presented

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Older adults may score lower on Piaget's tests not because of a lack of intelligence, but because they tend to think more deeply about the questions. They often consider complexities and nuances beyond the straightforward answers the tests are designed to elicit, leading to seemingly lower scores.

Older Adults Sometimes Score Lower on Piaget's Tests of Intelligence