Which Individual Is Most Likely to Have an Advantage in Cognitive

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which individual is most likely to have an advantage in cognitive functioning into old age?

• A) an unmarried female who elects to return to school for her GED after 15 years of factory work
• B) a married female who completed college on the G.I. Bill and is now engaged as a personal trainer
• C) a divorced male college professor who devotes 16 hours a day to his solitary research
• D) a 24-year-old single male welfare recipient

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Definitions:

Cooperativeness

The willingness to work together with others towards a common goal or benefit, often involving compromises and teamwork.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, and the ability to express feelings, needs, and ideas respectfully.

Selman's Stages

A theory outlining the development of social perspective-taking in children, which involves understanding others' thoughts and feelings from multiple viewpoints.

Friendship

A close and mutual bond between two people, characterized by affection, trust, and support.