Claudia, age 40, is in great physical and mental shape. She works out at the gym every day and enjoys a competitive game of tennis. While she is established in her career, she feels there is so much more she wants to accomplish. When wondering if she is in young adulthood or middle age, Claudia is considering her:
A) mental age.
B) age identity.
C) chronological age.
D) age stereotype.

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Age identity refers to how individuals perceive their own age, which may differ from their chronological age. Claudia feels she has more to accomplish, indicating her age identity may be younger than her chronological age.

Claudia, Age 40, Is in Great Physical and Mental Shape