Of Robert Peck's developmental tasks, body transcendence versus body preoccupation lays emphasis on coming to terms with inevitable physical decline by placing more value on ______.

A) cognitive activities and social relationships
B) behaviors and self-reflection
C) ego identification and social norms
D) somatic representation and emotional content

Body Transcendence

A concept referring to the ability of individuals, often in older adulthood, to find meaning and satisfaction beyond the physical limitations of the body.

Somatic Representation

The way in which the body and its physical sensations are perceived and represented in the brain, often related to how pain or other sensory stimuli are processed.

Ego Identification

The process by which an individual forms an understanding of themselves through associations with certain groups, roles, ideals, etc.