In a classic study where younger and older adults were asked to memorize a list of words while simultaneously maintaining their balance as they walked through an obstacle course, older adults displayed
A. a preference for their physical safety even if it meant they would perform badly on a cognitive test.
B. a preference for maximizing the performance on cognitive tests even if it meant they would perform badly on the obstacle course.
C. no preference for maintaining either their physical safety or cognitive test performance.
D. the same preferences for cognitive test performance and physical safety as younger adults.
Answer: A
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