Which of the Following Statements About Reminiscence Is True

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about reminiscence is true?

• A) Many therapists working with older adults discourage life-review reminiscence.
• B) Older people often live in the past to escape the nearness of death.
• C) Most types of reminiscence are negative and maladaptive for older adults.
• D) No age differences exist in total quantity of reminiscing.

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