Older Adults Who Consider Age-Related Declines Inevitable and Uncontrollable Tend

question 5

Multiple Choice

Older adults who consider age-related declines inevitable and uncontrollable tend to

• A) report more physical and psychological adjustment difficulties.
• B) deal especially well with physical changes.
• C) use active strategies to combat the changes that come with aging.
• D) accept that they have to alter their lifestyle to cope with aging.

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Definitions:

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