According to Baltes, ________ becomes relevant when life tasks require a level of capacity beyond the current level of the older adult's performance potential.

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Baltes proposed that older adults engage in compensation when they need to adopt new strategies to overcome physical or cognitive deficits in order to achieve their goals. This involves using alternative resources or strategies to continue to perform daily activities or achieve desired outcomes despite limitations. This becomes relevant when the older adult's current level of performance potential is not sufficient for the demands of their life tasks. Therefore, the answer is D) Compensation.

According to Baltes, ________ Becomes Relevant When Life Tasks Require