All of the Following Are True About Learning Late in Life

question 42

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about learning late in life EXCEPT _____.

• A) learning new knowledge is possible, but gaining new skills is not
• B) people younger than 80 can learn almost anything if the training is targeted to their ability and motivation
• C) regular practice is key to learning anything new
• D) developmentalists do not discourage older adults from trying to learn new things

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Definitions:

Useful in Session

Refers to techniques, interventions, or information that can be effectively applied during a therapy or counseling session to promote healing or understanding.

Beginner's Mind

Approaching a situation with openness, eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions, as a beginner would.

Solution-focused Counseling

A therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding solutions in the present time and exploring one's hope for the future instead of focusing on past problems or issues.

Marcella's Unconscious Feelings

Hypothetically, deeply held emotions within an individual named Marcella that she is not immediately aware of.