Which Statement Is True About Cognitive Functioning in Late Adulthood

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about cognitive functioning in late adulthood?

• A) Mental abilities that rely on biologically based information-processing skills are sustained longer.
• B) Research reveals less individual variation in cognitive functioning in late adulthood than at any other time of life.
• C) Older adults who sustain high levels of cognitive functioning engage in selective optimization with compensation.
• D) Generally, cognitive improvement and maintenance outweigh cognitive loss as people approach the end of life.

---

Definitions:

Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

A legal defense by which a defendant claims their mental illness was so severe at the time of the crime that they were unable to discern right from wrong, absolving them of legal responsibility for the said crime.

Professional Autonomy

The independence professionals have to make decisions based on their expertise within their field.

Acquitted On Grounds Of Insanity

A legal verdict whereby an individual is found not guilty of a crime due to mental illness, rendering them incapable of understanding the nature or wrongness of their actions at the time.

Property Crimes

Crimes that involve the theft of property without bodily harm to the victim, such as burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft.