All of the following will promote optimal aging in late life, according to Havighurst, EXCEPT
a. adjusting to decreasing physical strength and health.
b. adopting and adapting societal roles in a flexible way.
c. establishing an explicit association with a younger age group.
d. establishing satisfactory physical arrangements.
ANSWER: c
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What will be an ideal response?
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