Which of the following statements is true regarding the cognitive changes that are experienced in later adulthood?
A) women show less cognitive decline than men
B) African-Americans show less cognitive decline than all other ethnic/racial groups in later adulthood
C) premature cognitive decline is a very accurate predictor of Alzheimer's disease
D) greater cognitive changes are associated with the experience of certain childhood diseases

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Research has consistently found that women show less cognitive decline than men as they age. This gender difference in cognitive aging is thought to be due to a variety of factors, including hormonal differences, differences in brain structure and function, and differences in life experiences.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Cognitive