Which of the Following Themes Did Baltes Find When Analyzing

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following themes did Baltes find when analyzing cultural-historical and philosophical writings?

• A) Wisdom is well intended and combines mind and virtue.
• B) Wisdom is difficult to attain and difficult to recognize.
• C) Wisdom does not involve special or superior judgment.
• D) Wisdom is valued more in Western mainstream cultures.

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