One of the Major Impacts of the Aging of the Population

question 36

Multiple Choice

One of the major impacts of the aging of the population is:

• A)increase in the production of necessary goods in the economy.
• B)increase in government revenue generation.
• C)increase in the expenditure on health care.
• D)addition to the labor force.
• E)decrease in transfer payments made by the government.

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Definitions:

Mental Speed

The rapidity with which an individual can process information, often associated with cognitive abilities and intelligence.

Working Memory Capacity

The amount of information an individual can hold in their working memory, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Raven's Progressive Matrices

A nonverbal group test typically used to measure abstract reasoning and regarded as a good estimate of fluid intelligence.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, encompassing a range of cognitive functions including logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, planning, creativity, and problem solving.