If a Job Demands Speed in Decision-Making and Performance, an Older

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a job demands speed in decision-making and performance, an older worker may be disadvantaged more by which of the following than if the job merely requires physical strength?

• A) Faster neurons
• B) Faster cognition
• C) Slower reaction time
• D) Slower social cues

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Motives

The underlying biological and genetic purposes that drive behaviors, believed to aid in survival and reproduction.

Physical Health

A state of well-being in which an individual is able to perform daily activities without limitations, pain or physical restrictions, often achieved through regular exercise, healthy diet, and sufficient rest.

Mental Health

The psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment; encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Loneliness

The subjective feeling of being alone or isolated, regardless of the actual level of social contact or support.