What Is the Bottom-Line Message in the Text About Later-Life

question 142

Multiple Choice

What is the bottom-line message in the text about later-life happiness?

• A) Old age is typically the happiest life stage.
• B) Old age can be the happiest life stage if people are fairly healthy and have fulfilling lives.
• C) The old-old years are typically happy even when a person is not in good health.
• D) Old age is the most depressing life stage.

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