At 65 Years of Age, Mr

At 65 years of age, Mr. Jones has gained nearly 20 pounds since retiring 10 years ago. At his latest visit to his physician, Mr. Jones learned that he has developed diabetes and will need to take oral medication. In order to understand how to control his diabetes, Mr. Jones decides to attend diabetic classes offered at his local hospital. Which coping process in Flood's theory of successful aging is Mr. Jones illustrating?

A) functional performance mechanisms
B) intrapsychic factors
C) spirituality
D) gerotranscendence