In the Seattle Longitudinal Study, the Cognitive Complexity of the Occupations

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the Seattle Longitudinal Study, the cognitive complexity of the occupations of more than 500 workers was measured, including the complexities involved in the workers' interactions with other people, with things, and with data. Older workers maintained _____.

• A) their intellectual prowess only for interactions with other people
• B) their intellectual prowess only for interactions with things
• C) their intellectual prowess only for interactions with data
• D) their intellectual prowess in interactions with other people, with things, and with data

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Definitions:

Easy Temperament

A child's behavioral style characterized by regularity, adaptability, and a generally positive mood.

Difficult Temperament

A temperament characterized by intense reactions, frequent negative moods, and a slow adaptation to new experiences and environments.

Wary

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems; watchfulness.

Emotional Reactivity

The sensitivity and intensity of emotional responses to stimuli.