Jacob is a 65-year-old male but feels as though he is actually 20 years younger. Why might this disconnection between his actual age and his perceived age be stressful?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Because the physical decline and other changes associated with aging do not match people’s perceptions of their age.
Learning Objective: 13-3: Compare “helpful” personality traits with traits that are unhelpful in the coping process.
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