Mrs.Nguyen agrees with the following statement: "As I get older,things are better than I thought they'd be." Mrs.Nguyen's self-perception __________.
A) is an example of a stereotype threat
B) may help her live a longer life
C) suggests that she is in denial
D) is consistent with the prevailing Western stereotype

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Mrs. Nguyen's positive self-perception may help her live a longer life as research suggests that those who have a positive view of aging have better physical outcomes, such as lower rates of cardiovascular disease and greater longevity. It is not an example of a stereotype threat as she is not feeling pressured to conform to a negative stereotype about aging. It does not suggest that she is in denial or consistent with the prevailing Western stereotype, as her statement is about her personal experience and not a generalized view of aging.

MrsNguyen Agrees with the Following Statement: "As I Get Older,things