When He Was Interviewed at 80 Years of Age, Arthur

question 54

Multiple Choice

When he was interviewed at 80 years of age, Arthur Rubinstein said that he spent more time at practice than earlier in his life. This helped maintain his status as an admired concert pianist. Which aspect of Baltes's theory does this reflect?

• A) selection
• B) organization
• C) optimization
• D) compensation

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Definitions:

Time Wages

A system of compensation based on the amount of time an employee works, usually expressed as an hour rate.