Instead of focusing on what she is no longer able to do, 80-year-old Pauline uses her time and money to make up for the shortcomings associated with aging, focusing on activities that are meaningful and important to her. Pauline demonstrates which characteristic associated with successful aging?
A)self-challenge
B)pessimism
C)realistic expectations
D)optimism
E)selective optimization and compensation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pauline's approach of focusing on meaningful activities and compensating for aging-related shortcomings aligns with the concept of selective optimization and compensation, a strategy for successful aging that involves selecting and optimizing one's best abilities and compensating for declines in other areas.

Instead of Focusing on What She Is No Longer Able