Ebony,age 88,appears younger than her 77-year-old sister,Desiree.However,Desiree remains active mentally,whereas Ebony finds it difficult to complete familiar tasks.The sisters' actual competence and performance in dealing with life's challenges indicate their __________ age.

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The description given about the sisters' abilities and challenges suggests that their functional age, or their actual competence and performance in daily life, differs from their chronological age (their actual age in years). Therefore, the best choice is C) functional age. A) social age typically refers to an individual's position in society, which is not necessarily related to their abilities or health. B) biological age is often used to describe an individual's health status, but the information given does not provide enough information about their physical health.

Ebony,age 88,appears Younger Than Her 77-Year-Old Sister,Desiree