Which Comments by an Elderly Person Best Indicate Successful Completion

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which comments by an elderly person best indicate successful completion of the individual's psychosocial developmental task? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "I am proud of my children's successes in life."
• B) "I should have given to community charities more often."
• C) "My relationship with my father made life more difficult for me."
• D) "My experiences in the war helped me appreciate the meaning of life."
• E) "I often wonder what would have happened if I had chosen a different career."

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Definitions:

Hearing Changes

Alterations in auditory perception, often occurring due to aging, disease, or exposure to loud noise.

Elderly

Pertaining to individuals of advanced age, typically considered to be those 65 years of age and older, often characterized by increased experience and potentially, decrease in physical and sometimes cognitive abilities.

Short-Term Memory

A component of memory where small amounts of information can be held for a short period of time, typically seconds to minutes.

Older Adults

Individuals who are typically 65 years of age or older, often experiencing changes in health, social, and cognitive functions.