Michael Is at Midlife, and Although He Has Noticed a Decline

Multiple Choice

Michael is at midlife, and although he has noticed a decline in his physical strength, it does not concern him despite the prevailing emphasis on youthfulness and attractiveness. Michael believes that his greater wisdom and maturity have more than offset his declining physical strength. Robert Peck explored the tasks confronting people at midlife. To which of the Peck's four tasks does this scenario most closely relate?

A) emotional flexibility vs. emotional impoverishment
B) mental flexibility vs. mental rigidity
C) valuing wisdom vs. valuing physical powers
D) socializing vs. sexualizing in human relationships