Which of the following developmental tasks is an important component of middle adulthood within Havighurst's theory of psychosocial development?
A) Accepting and adjusting to physical changes
B) Adjusting to reduced income
C) Adjusting to decreasing health
D) Learning to live with a marriage partner
Ans: A
Havighurst identifies the acceptance and adjustment to physical changes as a task associated with middle adulthood. Adjusting to declining health and reduced income are associated with later maturity, while learning to live with a marriage partner is a developmental task of young adulthood.
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