When Contemplating Their Self-Esteem, Older Individuals Tend to Compare Themselves

question 153

Multiple Choice

When contemplating their self-esteem, older individuals tend to compare themselves to

• A) young, healthy individuals.
• B) young, but unhealthy individuals.
• C) older, healthy individuals.
• D) older and unhealthy individuals.

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