Asked by Allana Julia Domingo on May 31, 2024
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A study (Wiley et al., 2016) of almost 1,000 older adults found which of the following?
A) Those who exercised a lot seemed cognitively 10 years younger than those who did not after five years.
B) Those who exercised a lot seemed cognitively five years younger than those who did not after 10 years.
C) Those who did not exercise lost about 10 years cognitively; those who exercised a lot did not lose years.
D) Those who did not exercise lost about five years cognitively; those who exercised a lot did not lose years.
Cognitively Younger
Describes individuals whose mental capabilities and functions appear to be younger than their actual chronological age.
Older Adults
Individuals typically aged 65 years or older, often considered seniors or the elderly.
- Understand the influence of physical exercise on mental capabilities and the aging process.
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Brenna McEntireJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The study found that older adults who exercised a lot appeared cognitively 10 years younger than those who did not after a period of five years.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of physical exercise on mental capabilities and the aging process.