Mrs.Nguyen agrees with the following statement: "As I get older,things are better than I thought they'd be." Mrs.Nguyen's self-perception
A)is an example of stereotype threat.
B)may help her live a longer life.
C)suggests that she is in denial.
D)is consistent with the prevailing Western stereotype of late adulthood.

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Mrs.Nguyen's belief that things are better than she thought they would be suggests a positive self-perception and may promote a more positive outlook on life. Research has shown that individuals who have a positive view of aging tend to live longer and have better health outcomes. This belief is not an example of stereotype threat, denial, or consistent with the prevailing Western stereotype of late adulthood.

MrsNguyen Agrees with the Following Statement: "As I Get Older,things