In Baltes' Studies, Participants Are Asked to Consider Complex Situations

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Multiple Choice

In Baltes' studies, participants are asked to consider complex situations and make recommendations about the best course of action. For example, a question might be: "A teenage boy wants to drop out of high school. What should his parents do?" Tests comprised of questions such as this have helped Baltes and his colleagues understand the concept of:

• A) dementia
• B) wisdom
• C) ageism
• D) senescence

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