According to Baltes, older adults have an increased
A) generativity.
B) need for culture-based resources.
C) benefits of evolutionary selection.
D) developmental plasticity.

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Baltes' theory on aging emphasizes that as individuals age, they increasingly rely on culture-based resources (such as technology, social support, and education) to compensate for physical and cognitive declines. This reliance is part of the selective optimization with compensation (SOC) model, which explains how older adults adapt to age-related changes.

According to Baltes, Older Adults Have an Increased