Instead of Focusing on What She Is No Longer Able

question 181

Multiple Choice

Instead of focusing on what she is no longer able to do, 80-year-old Pauline uses her time and money to make up for the shortcomings associated with aging, focusing on activities that are meaningful and important to her. Pauline demonstrates which characteristic associated with successful aging?

• A)self-challenge
• B)pessimism
• C)realistic expectations
• D)optimism
• E)selective optimization and compensation

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Definitions:

Unforeseeable Later Act

Events or actions that occur after a contract is executed, which could not have been anticipated by either party at the time of the contract.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine used in tort law that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover based on the percentage of fault attributed to them.

Assumption of Risk

A legal defense in tort law where a person voluntarily exposes themselves to a known risk, potentially limiting their right to claim damages.

Plaintiff's Knowledge

The awareness that a plaintiff has or is expected to have about the facts and circumstances central to their legal claim or case.