Regarding Older Adults, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 497

Multiple Choice

Regarding older adults, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)After the late 50s, personal development is complicated by physical aging.
• B)About 20 percent of those older than 65 are in nursing homes.
• C)Mentally, many elderly persons are at least as capable as the average young adult.
• D)One is more likely to stay mentally sharp in old age if he or she were satisfied with their accomplishments at midlife.

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