What can we conclude about the reasons for long-term memory problems in elderly individuals?

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Research has shown that some long-term memory problems in elderly individuals can be attributed to physical changes in the brain, such as shrinkage of the hippocampus and decreased blood flow. However, this does not mean that all long-term memory problems in elderly individuals can be attributed solely to age-related changes in the brain, and other factors such as medication use, health conditions, and lifestyle factors may also play a role. Therefore, choice A is incorrect. The idea that elderly individuals consistently use less effective memory strategies (choice B) is a generalization that is not supported by research. Finally, while language-processing skills may decline with age, there is not sufficient evidence to support the claim that most of the decline in long-term memory can be attributed to deficits in language processing (choice C).

What Can We Conclude About the Reasons for Long-Term Memory