Simon Had a Big Fight with His Girlfriend and He

question 13

Multiple Choice

Simon had a big fight with his girlfriend and he is not certain now what he should do about it. He has a close relationship with his grandfather so Simon talks to him about his problem. His grandfather's advice turns out to be very helpful and relieves the strain the fight had on the relationship. Which of Baltes' five components of wisdom did Simon's grandfather show evidence of?

• A) the ability to recognize and manage uncertainty
• B) an awareness of relativism
• C) an understanding of lifespan contexts
• D) rich procedural knowledge about life