When Pearl was a college student,she worried constantly about many things,such as dating,friendships,and her achievement in school.Now that she is older,she worries about things such as her health,her family's health,and the state of world affairs.This change in the focus of her worrying is called a:

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The change in focus of Pearl's worrying from concerns about dating, friendships, and school achievements to concerns about health, family's health, and world affairs is an example of characteristic adaptation. Characteristic adaptation refers to the changes that individuals make in response to their life circumstances, such as changes in values, goals, and priorities. It is a common phenomenon as people grow and experience different life stages. The other options, such as personality trait shift, peripheral adaptation, and five-factor deviation are not relevant to the scenario described.

When Pearl Was a College Student,she Worried Constantly About Many