When renowned pianist Arthur Rubenstein was asked how he managed to maintain a reputation as one of the world's top concert pianists even into late adulthood,he explained that he had reduced the range of pieces he played,practiced each of the remaining pieces more,and learned to play very slowly just before beginning a fast passage,to make the contrast more effective since he could not play as fast as when he was younger.Arthur Rubenstein's behaviors are an illustration of ____.

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Arthur Rubenstein's behaviors are an illustration of the selective optimization with compensation method of adaptation, as he selectively reduced the range of pieces he played and compensated by practicing each remaining piece more, and learning to play slower before fast passages to maximize the effectiveness of his performance.

When Renowned Pianist Arthur Rubenstein Was Asked How He Managed