A nurse interviews a centenarian gathering data for a large study. In the interview, the centenarian says, "You're only as old as you feel, some days I feel like 'I'm 50.'" To which definition of aging does this response correspond?
A) Chronologic aging
B) Functional aging
C) Perceived aging
D) Subjective aging
Ans: D
Subjective age describes a person's perception of his or her age. While perceived age is other people's estimation of someone's age. Chronologic age is the length of time that has passed since birth, and functional age is associated with whether individuals can contribute to society and experience personal quality of life.
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