John Is a 50-Year-Old Manager Who Enjoys Playing Basketball with His

question 171

Multiple Choice

John is a 50-year-old manager who enjoys playing basketball with his teenage sons. At work, he finds that he is better able to solve problems; but on the court, he notices that he is not as good at keeping track of the ball. John's experience is:

• A) unpredictable at that age.
• B) rare at that age.
• C) typical at that age.
• D) common only when a middle-aged adult is out of practice.

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