The positivity effect can be defined as

A. when older adults achieve wisdom with increasing age.
B. when having one chronic disease increases the likelihood that one will experience additional chronic diseases.
C. when older adults avoid negative information and focus on positive information.
D. the tendency to experience more positive emotions with increasing age.


Answer: C

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