Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in elderly patients is true?

A. Long-term memory is often less acute than in younger people.
B. Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers.
C. Short-term memory seems to remain intact.
D. Mature adults process information more quickly than young adults.
E. Most people can no longer learn after the age of 60.


Answer: B

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