Which of the following statements about continuity in the lives of older adults is true?
A) Even after a change, people usually make choices that extend the previous direction of their lives, engaging in new activities but often with familiar domains.
B) Most aging adults strive to maintain continuity between their past and anticipated future, which means that elders' lives are usually static.
C) Research on the daily lives of older adults finds evidence of a low to moderate degree of continuity in everyday pursuits and relationships.
D) Following a major life change in late adulthood, such as retirement or widowhood, people usually choose to engage in new activities in unfamiliar domains.
A
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