Suppose a three-year-old child sees someone walking with a cane and moving slowly and says,"Why is he so old,Dad?" This statement is made on the basis of what age category?

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The child's observation and question are based on the functional age category, which refers to how individuals can function physically or in other capacities, rather than their chronological age (actual time since birth), subjective age (how old they feel), or conspicuous age (how old they appear based on societal standards or markers). The use of a cane and moving slowly are indicators of functional capacity, not chronological age.

Suppose a Three-Year-Old Child Sees Someone Walking with a Cane