As a complement to his Methodism, 75-year-old Franklin has become intensely interested in Buddhism, especially its focus on never harming others. Franklin's religious behavior is
A) inconsistent with the norm because older adults typically become more rigid in their prescribed religious beliefs.
B) inconsistent with the norm because Christian adults rarely embrace non-Christian religious perspectives as sources of inspiration.
C) somewhat typical because spirituality and faith may move away from prescribed beliefs toward a more reflective approach that emphasizes links to others.
D) typical because most older adults become confused about spirituality and prescribed religious beliefs as they advance in age.
C
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