Which individual is demonstrating selective optimization with compensation?
A. Roger enjoyed long-distance running in young and middle adulthood. Now in old age, he continues to run every day.
B. Rebecca is a retired school teacher who taught second grade. She now spends every Wednesday volunteering in the second-grade classroom, but she needs to rely on her daughter to drive her there.
C. Daryl has always been proud of the fact that he could cook. Now in old age, he is unable to cook and needs to rely on his son to bring him meals.
D. Monica has sewn quilts all through her adult years. She cannot sew anymore due to declines in her eyesight.
Answer: B
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