Walter,age 75,says that he feels about 60 years old.Sixty is Walter's __________ age.
A) skeletal
B) functional
C) subjective
D) desired

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Walter's statement indicates that he is referring to his subjective age, which is the age he feels or perceives himself to be, rather than his skeletal age (actual age of his bones) or functional age (physical abilities and health status). Desired age is not a commonly used term in gerontology.

Walter,age 75,says That He Feels About 60 Years Old