Which of the Following Is True of Selective Optimization with Compensation

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of selective optimization with compensation theory?

• A) It states that older adults can continue to lead satisfying lives, although in a more restricted manner.
• B) It emphasizes that the trajectory of motivation for knowledge-related goals peaks in early adulthood.
• C) It challenges the stereotype that the majority of older adults are in emotional despair because of their social isolation.
• D) It states that the more active older adults are, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives.

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