Why Do Adults Tend to Consistently Identify with Their Younger

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why do adults tend to consistently identify with their younger selves?

• A) Adults tend to be more similar to their younger selves than they are different.
• B) Adults overall tend to be very optimistic about their view of self and do not picture themselves as getting older.
• C) They identify with what they developed during their creation of "the dream."
• D) It is a compensatory strategy to counteract the negative cultural messages associated with aging and to maximize their happiness.

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