According to Baltes and Staudinger, Which of the Following Individuals

question 50

Multiple Choice

According to Baltes and Staudinger, which of the following individuals would be most likely to develop wisdom?

• A) Paul, who is good at abstract thinking and problem solving, has a generous nature, and lived through two World Wars
• B) Sharon, who has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in philosophy and literature, tends to be shy and reserved, and is frugal
• C) Daniel, who scores low on intelligence tests but is kind, friendly, and in his 80s
• D) Nui, who is 33, lives on her own due to her fierce independence, and is a talented artist

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Military

Armed forces of a country, tasked with defense and protection duties, also involved in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions globally.

Formal

Pertaining to or following established customs, rules, ceremonies, or styles, often in official contexts.

Destabilized

The process or state of becoming unstable or out of balance, often leading to chaos or disorder in systems or structures.

Antidemocratic Forces

Elements or groups within a society that oppose democracy or democratic principles, often seeking to establish or maintain power through non-democratic means.