Randy is 60 years old and realizes that his reading speed and eyesight are not as robust as they were when he was younger. He still enjoys participating in a book club, which requires that a new book be read every week. In order to participate, Randy now listens to the books on tape. Randy is using _____ in order to participate in the book club.
A) compensatory thinking
B) selective optimization with compensation
C) maturation of compensation
D) optimization of maturation and wisdom

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Selective optimization with compensation is the process of adapting to physical and cognitive decline by focusing on relevant activities and using compensatory strategies to maintain performance. Randy is using an alternative method (listening to books on tape) to maintain his participation in the book club despite his decreased reading speed and eyesight, which is an example of compensatory thinking within the framework of selective optimization with compensation.

Randy Is 60 Years Old and Realizes That His Reading