Question #N1131
While the study by researchers led by Dr. Smith, published in the "Journal of Psychological Research," showed that the brain's capacity to form new memories does not decrease with age, they also discovered that this capacity may be linked to the number of times a person engages in mentally challenging activities. Dr. Smith’s team found that older adults who regularly engaged in intellectually demanding activities, such as playing games, reading complex texts, and solving puzzles, had brains that were just as capable of forming new memories as those of much younger individuals. However, older adults who rarely or never engaged in such activities showed a noticeable decrease in their brain’s ability to form new memories. The study’s findings suggest that ______
What does the study by Dr. Smith’s team suggest about the brain's capacity to form new memories?Correct Answer is: C
The study suggests that the brain's capacity to form new memories is not solely dependent on age, but rather is influenced by a person's level of mental activity. Regular engagement in intellectually demanding activities may help to preserve this capacity.