Noreen is 42. She is interested in how her memory might change as she progresses from middle to later adulthood. A cognitive gerontologist might tell her that her episodic memory should ______.
A) remain constant until she is at least 80 years of age
B) remain relatively constant until about age 60 and then decline
C) improve slightly until she is about 70, then plateau
D) decline steadily from her middle-40s onward

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Research suggests that episodic memory, which involves the ability to remember specific events and experiences, remains relatively stable until around age 60 and then may decline. However, this decline may vary depending on individual factors such as health and lifestyle choices.

Noreen Is 42