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:

Endocrine System

The collection of glands that produce hormones regulating metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and the functioning of other endocrine glands.

Endocrine System

A bodily system comprising of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions and maintain homeostasis.