When renowned pianist Arthur Rubinstein was asked how he managed to maintain a reputation as one of the world's top concert pianists even into late adulthood, he explained that he had reduced the range of pieces he played, practiced each of the remaining pieces more and learned to play very slowly just before beginning a fast passage, to make the contrast more effective since he could not play as fast as when he was younger. Arthur Rubinstein's behaviours are an illustration of ____.

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Arthur Rubinstein's approach of reducing the range of pieces he played, practicing each of the remaining pieces more, and learning to play slowly before beginning a fast passage, all demonstrate the concept of selective optimization with compensation. This approach involves selectively prioritizing certain functions or activities, and compensating for any deficits in those areas by developing other strengths or strategies. Rubinstein's strategy of slowing down before a fast passage allows him to still perform at a high level despite a decline in his ability to play as fast as he could when he was younger.

When Renowned Pianist Arthur Rubinstein Was Asked How He Managed