Which comment best embodies the principles of socioemotional selectivity theory?
A) "What makes me happy now is my focus, because I'm 80 and I only have a short time to live."
B) "I only have a short time to live because I'm 80, so I'll try to meet as many new people as I can."
C) "What happens now doesn't matter, because, now that I'm 80, my best years have passed."
D) "Now that I'm 80, I might as well withdraw from the world."

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This comment reflects the principle of socioemotional selectivity theory that as people age, they become more focused on maintaining meaningful relationships and experiences that bring them happiness in the present moment, given their limited time left.

Which Comment Best Embodies the Principles of Socioemotional Selectivity Theory