When sharing his age with an acquaintance, Bob notes that he is 70 years old, but notes that it "is a young 70," and notes that he plays tennis everyday and travels extensively. This is an example of which of the following self-deception?

A. biased view of own behavior
B. biased view of own traits
C. self-discrepancy
D. subjective age


Answer: D

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