In order to maintain his status as an admired pianist, the late Arthur Rubinstein during his old age used special strategies, such as slowing down before fast segments, thus creating a perception of faster playing. Which factor of Baltes's theory does this reflect?

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Rubinstein's strategy can be seen as a form of compensation, as he found a way to maintain his performance abilities despite the physical limitations that come with aging.

In Order to Maintain His Status as an Admired Pianist