Rodin and Langer (1977) demonstrated that older adults may be particularly susceptible to anxiety about ____________ or other life situations that begin to diminish whatever control they retain over events in their lives.

A. loss of income.
B. the wellbeing of their children.
C. failing health.
D. limited availability of transportation.


Answer: C

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