Which of the Following Statements About Geriatric Research Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about geriatric research is true?

• A) There is a need for trained geriatric providers.
• B) There is a need for increased funding for geriatric research to evaluate the effectiveness of preventing, postponing, or treating geriatric syndromes.
• C) Research has created many opportunities for health-promoting counseling and other behavior-changing strategies for older adults.
• D) Through research, older adults have become effective public health advocates, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and strengthening elementary school education.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking Skills

The capacity for objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Critical Thinking Dispositions

A willingness or tendency to think critically, which involves analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to form a reasoned judgment.

Mental Set

A framework or mindset that shapes how an individual approaches and solves problems, influenced by past experiences and habits.

Functional Fixedness

A mental predisposition that constrains an individual to utilize an item solely in its conventional manner, thereby obstructing innovative thinking and problem resolution.