Developmental regulation offers a strategy for maintaining a sense of personal control over our situation, which is likely to contribute to successful aging. What type of control is illustrated in the following scenario: An older adult who rearranges items in her kitchen so that she does not have to bend her knees or get on the floor to get frequently used items is exerting ________________.

a) primary control
b) secondary control
c) tertiary control
d) quaternary control


Answer: a

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