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

question 152

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 seventy.

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