Many Older Adults Become Wiser by Calling on Experiential Knowledge

question 17

Multiple Choice

Many older adults become wiser by calling on experiential knowledge, yet they perform poorly on cognitive speed tests.This is an example of how development is:

• A)plastic.
• B)contextual.
• C)multidimensional.
• D)multidirectional.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Study

A research method that involves analyzing data from a population at a specific point in time to observe outcomes and determinants.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Ethical Issues

Concerns or dilemmas that involve principles of right and wrong conduct, often encountered in professional practices or research.

Written Consent

A formal agreement obtained in written form, indicating a person's voluntary agreement to participate in a procedure or research study after being fully informed about it.