Compared with Their Agemates, Older Adults with the Cognitive, Reflective

question 113

Multiple Choice

Compared with their agemates, older adults with the cognitive, reflective, and emotional qualities that make up wisdom __________.

• A) score lower on openness to experience
• B) forge fewer positive relations with others
• C) are less likely to be generative
• D) are more likely to have a sense of purpose in life

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