As a college student, Pearl worried constantly about dating, friendships, and her grades.In her 40s, she now worries about her health, her finances, and the environment.This change in the focus of her worrying is called a

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The change in the focus of Pearl's worrying is called a characteristic adaptation. Characteristic adaptations refer to the ways in which people's underlying psychological characteristics (such as personality traits) change as they age and encounter new experiences. In this case, Pearl's worrying has shifted from concerns related to her immediate social and academic life to broader, more long-term concerns related to health, finances, and the environment.

As a College Student, Pearl Worried Constantly About Dating, Friendships