Regarding Physical and Cognitive Changes in Late Adulthood, Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

Regarding physical and cognitive changes in late adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Age-related declines in memory are generally not at a level significant enough to impair daily functioning.
• B)Aging brings loss of bone density and muscle mass, as well as reduced sharpness or acuity of the senses.
• C)Reaction times slow, which may have an impact on driving abilities.
• D)Immune system functioning declines, making older people more susceptible to illness.
• E)Fluid intelligence increases across much of the life span, only beginning to decline around age 70.

Understand the challenges and experiences of elderly caregiving, particularly for women.

Recognize the positive aspects and potential benefits of aging for women.

Assess the societal and individual factors contributing to the differing perceptions and treatments of aging in men and women.

Explore the impact of social identities, including the discrepancies between self-identity and social identity in aging women.

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