In an investigation of World War II veterans, those scoring lower in IQ in early adulthood __________
A) benefited the least from jobs that continuously presented complex, novel tasks
B) derived greater long-term benefits from jobs that were less mentally stimulating
C) derived greater long-term benefits from an intellectually demanding vocation
D) benefited the most from jobs that demanded physical strength and dexterity
Answer: C
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