When sharing his age with an acquaintance, Bob notes that he is 70 years old, but notes that it "is a young 70," and notes that he plays tennis everyday and travels extensively. This is an example of which of the following self-deception

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Bob's statement about being a "young 70" and highlighting his active lifestyle and travels suggests that he has a subjective age that is younger than his chronological age, which is the concept of subjective age. This is different from a biased view of his traits or behavior, as he is accurately describing his qualities and activities. It is also not an example of self-discrepancy, which reflects a mismatch between how we see ourselves and how we want to be.

When Sharing His Age with an Acquaintance, Bob Notes That