Older adults who consider age-related declines inevitable and uncontrollable tend to
A) report more physical and psychological adjustment difficulties.
B) deal especially well with physical changes.
C) use active strategies to combat the changes that come with aging.
D) accept that they have to alter their lifestyle to cope with aging.

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Older adults who view age-related declines as inevitable and uncontrollable are more likely to experience greater difficulties in psychological and physical adjustment. This may be because they feel helpless and resigned to their situation, which can lead to a decrease in motivation and engagement in activities that could help mitigate age-related declines.

Older Adults Who Consider Age-Related Declines Inevitable and Uncontrollable Tend