In the Context of Work and Aging, Which of the Following

question 128

Multiple Choice

In the context of work and aging, which of the following statements is true of older adults?

• A) When older adults engage in complex working tasks and challenging daily work activities, their cognitive functioning shows less age-related decrease.
• B) Employment gaps involving unemployment or sickness are associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults.
• C) Working in a job with a high level of mental demands is linked to lower levels of cognitive functioning before retirement in older adults.
• D) For older adults who work in low-complexity jobs, experiencing novelty in their work is linked with a reduction in processing speed and working memory.

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Definitions:

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes, like the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.

Eukaryotic Organelle

Structurally defined intracellular compartments in eukaryotic cells, each with specialized functions, like the nucleus or mitochondria.

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material and regulates gene expression and cell division.

Chloroplast

The organelle found in plant cells and some algae that is responsible for photosynthesis.