If You Were Going to Give Advice to a Friend

question 19

Essay

If you were going to give advice to a friend about what lifestyle or habits to follow in order to maximize the likelihood of maintaining intellectual skill well into old age, what specific items would you list? For which of these pieces of advice do you have the best support?

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Definitions:

Behavioural Reaction

The observable response or action of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Anxiety Reduction

Strategies or techniques implemented to decrease levels of stress and anxiety.

Displacement

The process of being removed or replaced from a position or location, often due to external factors or decisions.