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Sample MC question Which of the following tasks is likely to exhibit the biggest age differences A)  Hearing a list of specials at a restaurant and repeating them back to someone after the person has finished talking B)  Hearing a list of specials at a restaurant and remembering wines that go with each C)  Hearing a list of specials at a restaurant and then writing them down D)  Hearing a list of specials at restaurant and repeating each word right after it is said

Sample short answer question Jane is 67 years old and decides to learn how to ski.  Briefly describe 3 changes in the visual system that occur with age and specify what affect they will have on Jane’s ability to ski (compared with someone who learns to ski at age 27).  In answering this question, be sure to explain exactly what effect the change will have, not just whether it will make it easier or harder. Are there any sensory changes that occur with age that will make it easier for Jane to learn how to ski?