Marilena Is 80-Year-Old, and Plays Tennis and Competitive Scrabble

question 16

Multiple Choice

Marilena is 80-year-old, and plays tennis and competitive Scrabble.Relative to less active older adults, Marilena is:

• A)less likely to show cognitive declines.
• B)less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
• C)still likely to show slower speed on working memory tasks.
• D)all of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A cultural or social perspective that emphasizes the priority of group needs over individual desires.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes how comfortable a society is with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Gender Status

The social position or respect accorded to individuals based on their perceived or assigned gender.