According to the Introductory Information About Cognitive Skills in Elderly

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to the introductory information about cognitive skills in elderly people,

• A) in general, elderly adults are more confident about their skills than young adults are.
• B) other variables-such as health or education-can explain part of the age-related cognitive differences.
• C) when researchers eliminate several other relevant variables, elderly adults and young adults have almost identical cognitive abilities.
• D) in general, elderly adults and young adults have had similar recent experience with memorizing material.

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to their society.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture, customs, and attitudes of another group, losing their original identity.

Residentially Mobile

Refers to individuals or populations that frequently relocate from one dwelling place or community to another.

Collectivistic

A social pattern that emphasizes interdependence and the priorities of the group over individual achievements.