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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Definitions:

Internal Forces

Psychological or emotional factors originating within an individual that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to psychoanalysis, a therapeutic approach and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts in mental disorders.

Humanistic Approaches

Psychological perspectives emphasizing individual potential and stressing the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Overt Responses

Visible reactions or behaviors that are observable by others, often in response to stimuli.