Who is more likely to be optimistic about their cognitive competencies, their ability to maintain memory, and other aspects of cognitive abilities regardless of their actual age?
A. David, a man with a partner and two children who sees himself exactly at the age he is.
B. Susan, a woman who behaves like a 25-year-old even though she is actually 50.
C. Andrea, a 50-year-old woman who has had mobility problems and tells everyone she feels like she is 80.
D. Mike, a man who is 45 years old but refuses to settle down and acts like a college student.
Answer: B
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