Why Do Adults Tend to Consistently Identify with Their Younger

Why do adults tend to consistently identify with their younger selves?

A) Adults tend to be more similar to their younger selves than they are different.
B) Adults overall tend to be very optimistic about their view of self and do not picture themselves as getting older.
C) They identify with what they developed during their creation of "the dream."
D) It is a compensatory strategy to counteract the negative cultural messages associated with aging and to maximize their happiness.