What Is the "Paradox of Aging

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the "paradox of aging"?

• A) The finding that people with Alzheimer's dementia are often in very good physical health.
• B) The finding that some older adults develop serious physical disease despite stellar psychological health.
• C) The finding that older adults are treated without value in society, even though they are more experienced and knowledgeable than are younger people.
• D) The evidence of positive mental health among older adults who normally are considered vulnerable.
• E) The finding that older adults are understudied in psychology research, even though they are the fastest growing segment of the population.

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