Betty,at Age 52,has Signed Up for a Class at Her

question 89

Multiple Choice

Betty,at age 52,has signed up for a class at her local community college.If she is like most mature learners,in comparison with her younger classmates,she is likely to

• A) focus more on classroom learning.
• B) be more highly motivated.
• C) have sharper academic skills.
• D) receive more support from friends and family.

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Definitions:

Type B

A personality type characterized by a more relaxed, less time-urgent, and less competitive approach to life compared to Type A.

Adaptive

The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments, often improving fitness or functionality in response.

Stressed

The feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to the building up of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to angina and possibly heart attacks.