Which of the following is true of the influence of education on the cognitive functioning of older adults?
A) Today's older adults were less likely to go to college when they were young adults as compared to their parents or grandparents.
B) Fewer older adults are returning to college today to further their education than in past generations.
C) For older adults with less education,frequently engaging in cognitive activities improved their episodic memory.
D) Educational experiences have no impact or are negatively correlated with scores on intelligence tests and information-processing tasks.

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Research has shown that for older adults with less education, frequently engaging in cognitive activities can lead to improvements in their episodic memory. This suggests that education or intellectual stimulation can have a positive impact on cognitive functioning even in later life. Choices A, B, and D are all incorrect or false statements.

Which of the Following Is True of the Influence of Education