Which Statement Is True About Cognitive Intervention in Late Adulthood

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about cognitive intervention in late adulthood?

• A) Interventions that train older people in cognitive strategies cannot reverse age-related declines.
• B) Older adults' relatively well-preserved metacognition is a powerful asset in cognitive training efforts.
• C) Researchers have concluded that cognitive training enhances emotional well-being, but not cognitive skills.
• D) Cognitive intervention rarely results in improved day-to-day problem solving or working memory tasks.

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss, impaired thinking, and changes in behavior or personality, primarily affecting older adults.

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