Based ONLY on socioemotional selectivity theory, if someone is told she had 6 months left to live, that terminally ill person should:
A) feel incredibly depressed.
B) focus on enhancing positive experiences.
C) want to get her life over quickly.
D) make few changes in her attitudes and behaviors.

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According to socioemotional selectivity theory, when faced with the limited time, individuals prioritize emotional goals and focus on positive experiences. Therefore, a terminally ill person should focus on enhancing positive experiences and making the most out of the remaining time.

Based ONLY on Socioemotional Selectivity Theory, If Someone Is Told