Before their spring vacation, Jennifer takes her college-age daughter Cleo shopping at a new, hip boutique downtown. Cleo holds up a short skirt and colorful top and says, "Mom, you'd look great in this!" Jennifer laughs and says, "Oh no! I couldn't be seen wearing anything from this store. But it would be cute on you!" Which of the following is the cause of Jennifer's response to the outfit?
a. perceived age
b. biological age
c. sociocultural age
d. chronological age
Ans: c. sociocultural age
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