In longitudinal research,__________ declined cognitively at a faster rate than counterparts,even after initial health status,mental test performance,and SES were controlled.
A) cigarette smokers
B) average-weight older adults
C) college graduates
D) non-diabetic older adults

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The sentence indicates that cognitive decline was observed in a particular group, even after controlling for factors such as health status, mental test performance, and socioeconomic status. The only answer choice that is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia is cigarette smoking. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

In Longitudinal Research,__________ Declined Cognitively at a Faster Rate Than