One Way That Older People Cope with Their Own Mortality

question 142

Multiple Choice

One way that older people cope with their own mortality is through _____.

• A) denying death
• B) feeling guilty for what is undone
• C) engaging in legacy work
• D) focusing on the limits of old age

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorist

A professional in psychology who studies and applies theories related to cognitive-behavioral therapy, focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in understanding and treating psychological disorders.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are significantly different from cultural expectations and cause distress or impairment.

Learned Behavior

Actions or reactions that an individual acquires through experience and exposure to environmental stimuli.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others, often manifesting as hostility and aggression.