Laura, who turned 85 on her last birthday, lives in an area in which women are frequently victims of violent crimes, but she was the top student in her self-defense for the elderly class. In terms of Lawton and Nahemow's model, she has

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According to Lawton and Nahemow's model, competence refers to the individual's ability to perform activities of daily living and cognitive abilities. Laura's success in her self-defense class suggests that she has high competence in this area. The other options do not fit with her situation, as she does appear to be facing high environmental press and does not display any signs of alienation or unrealistic expectations.

Laura, Who Turned 85 on Her Last Birthday, Lives in an Area