How can older adults improve the difficulty they have with multitasking?
A. Older adults cannot have any interruptions while performing tasks or difficulty is inevitable.
B. Older adults can handle two tasks at one time, but when the tasks increase to three or more, they will have difficulty.
C. Older adults need to use other strategies to help with memory when multitasking, such as making lists.
D. Older adults need to slow down to a pace with which they feel comfortable, and then they can show performance on working memory tasks similar to that of young adults.
Answer: D
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