Instead of Focusing on What She Is No Longer Able

Multiple Choice

Instead of focusing on what she is no longer able to do, 80-year-old Pauline uses her time and money to make up for the shortcomings associated with aging, focusing on activities that are meaningful and important to her. Pauline demonstrates which characteristic associated with successful aging?

A) self-challenge
B) pessimism
C) realistic expectations
D) optimism
E) selective optimization and compensation