Asked by James Kinuthia on May 25, 2024

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Psychologists are expected to be needed in the next few decades by aging Americans to assist them with​

A) ​adjusting to challenges from chronic illnesses.
B) ​maintaining healthy and productive lifestyles.
C) ​aligning lifestyles with those of young adults.
D) ​the life tasks in (a) and (b) instead of with (a) .

Chronic Illnesses

Long-term health conditions that persist for months or years, often without a definitive cure but manageable through treatment and lifestyle changes.

Productive Lifestyles

A way of living that actively contributes to achieving personal goals, engaging in meaningful activities, and fostering growth and well-being.

Aging Americans

Refers to the demographic group of individuals in the United States who are typically aged 65 and older, facing unique health, economic, and social challenges.

  • Understand the role of health psychologists in assisting with chronic illness management and promoting healthy and productive lifestyles.
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Simran ChandaniMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Psychologists will be needed to help aging Americans with adjusting to challenges from chronic illnesses and maintaining healthy and productive lifestyles, which are both encompassed in option D.