All of the Following Are True About Successful Agers Except

question 18

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about successful agers except

• A)they maintain a sense of optimism.
• B)they challenge themselves by taking up new pursuits.
• C)they enjoy their new-found leisure time by slowing down their physical activities.
• D)they narrow their goals down to ones they can realistically accomplish.

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Definitions:

Repression

In psychoanalytic theory, the basic defense mechanism that banishes from consciousness anxiety-arousing thoughts, feelings, and memories.

Memory Construction

The process whereby the brain forms, stores, and reconstructs information and experiences into memories.

Past Experiences

Pertains to events or activities that an individual has gone through in their life, which can influence current behavior and decisions.

Vivid

Describes memories or images that are strikingly clear and detailed, often so as to appear real or lifelike.