Which of the Following Statements About Cognitive-Intellectual Development in Elderly

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in elderly patients is true?

• A) Most people can no longer learn after the age of 60.
• B) Long-term memory is often less acute than in younger people.
• C) Mature adults process information more quickly than young adults.
• D) Short-term memory seems to remain intact.
• E) Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers.

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