With respect to sensory changes in middle age, one commonly experiences a(n):
A) increased ability to hear low-frequency sounds, but decreased ability to hear high-frequency sounds
B) increased sensitivity to pain, but decreased sensitivity to smell
C) increased sensitivity to smell, but decreased sensitivity to pain
D) decline in visual acuity and decline in reaction time

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The decline in visual acuity and reaction time are commonly experienced sensory changes during middle age. While changes in hearing and smell sensitivity may also occur, they are not as consistent as the decline in visual acuity and reaction time. Pain sensitivity may also vary from person to person and is not consistently reported as increasing or decreasing in middle age.

With Respect to Sensory Changes in Middle Age, One Commonly