Professor Linwood always makes a point of learning the names of all the students in her class. She used to always be able to do this in her head but has recently found that she needs note cards to help her remember. This change in behavior is best described as
A)loss-based selection.
B)elective selection.
C)compensation.
D)the epigenetic principle.

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Compensation refers to the idea that as individuals age and experience declines in certain abilities or functions, they may compensate by relying on alternative strategies or resources. In this case, Professor Linwood is compensating for a decline in her ability to remember students' names by using note cards.

Professor Linwood Always Makes a Point of Learning the Names