Nancy Is an Older Adult Who Has Led a Difficult

Nancy is an older adult who has led a difficult life. She has overcome many adversities, including growing up during the Great Depression, WWII, and the loss of her spouse in middle adulthood. She has maintained a positive outlook on life, and people come to her for advice. The benefit her life experiences bring is being ______.

A) less likely to be diagnosed with any form of dementia
B) considered to be a woman with wisdom
C) better able to interact with others socially
D) less likely to have proactive interference in memory