Asked by
Katherine Antunez
on Dec 04, 2024
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Marla,age 76,believes she is independent and has personal autonomy.She is likely to be:
A) wrong;no one her age can be autonomous.
B) mentally and physically healthier than people her age who do not share those beliefs.
C) more optimistic than other people her age,but no healthier than they are.
D) overstating her sense of well-being.
Personal Autonomy
The capacity to make an informed, un-coerced decision; typically refers to one's ability to govern oneself or make personal decisions without external coercion.
Independent
Being free from outside control or not depending on another's authority for livelihood or subsistence.
- Discern the standard bodily and intellectual alterations accompanying aging.
- Be aware of the living arrangements and independence levels of the elderly.
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AR
Learning Objectives
- Discern the standard bodily and intellectual alterations accompanying aging.
- Be aware of the living arrangements and independence levels of the elderly.