A Person Who Begins to Find Large Family Gatherings Overwhelming

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Multiple Choice

A person who begins to find large family gatherings overwhelming in late adulthood may choose to attend fewer of them so that they can enjoy the occasions more and be sure to get extra rest before a gathering occurs.According to Baltes and his colleagues' model for adaption for late adulthood, which of the following is closest to selection?

• A)choosing to attend fewer events
• B)enjoying each occasion more
• C)getting extra rest before a gathering
• D)feeling overwhelmed by large family events

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