All of the following are possible reasons why older adults don't have lower self-esteem than young or middle-aged adults EXCEPT
A) they don't interpret their "losses" as negatively as younger adults would.
B) they are able to reach their emotion-related goals.
C) their knowledge-related goals have increased.
D) they compare themselves with other older adults rather than younger adults.

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This answer choice is the only one that does not provide a reason for why older adults may not have lower self-esteem. Instead, it provides a reason why older adults may have higher self-esteem – because their knowledge-related goals have increased. The other answer choices all suggest reasons why older adults may have similar or higher self-esteem than younger or middle-aged adults.

All of the Following Are Possible Reasons Why Older Adults