According to Rowe and Kahn (1998), ________ is the ability to 1) maintain a low risk of disease, 2) maintain high levels of mental and physical functions, and 3) actively engage in life.

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Rowe and Kahn (1998) defined successful aging as the ability to maintain low risk of disease, maintain high levels of mental and physical functions, and actively engage in life. Therefore, option A (successful aging) is the correct answer. Option B (true aging) and D (SOC) are not mentioned in this particular definition. Option C (morbidity compassion) is an incorrect term and is not related to the definition given by Rowe and Kahn (1998).

According to Rowe and Kahn (1998), ________ Is the Ability