Dan Is a Manager of an Information Technology Company

question 125

Multiple Choice

Dan is a manager of an information technology company.He has two finalists for a job opening: one is aged 45 and the other is aged 23.Which of the following statements provides accurate information to help guide Dan's final hiring decision?

• A) Middle-aged adults cannot learn new skills.
• B) Middle-aged adults have more experience and practical knowledge than younger adults.
• C) Younger adults are smarter than older adults.
• D) Middle-aged adults' acquired knowledge has begun to decrease but NOT their practical skills.

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Definitions:

Aging Population

Demographic trend characterized by an increase in the proportion of elderly individuals within the population.

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