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Laura Carstensen: developed the theory of socioemotional selectivity
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Long-term planning skills erode in the later years
Personality stability may decline in the later years of life
People may reverse the gains they have made on positive personality traits
The strong rank-order continuity of traits begins to break down in the last years, reversing a lifelong trend
Negative emotional states increase with age
After age 75, there are rising levels of N and sharp increases in N have been shown to predict mortality
Advanced aging brings with it a substantial decline in coping skills and mechanisms for defending against anxiety
Older adults tend to recall fewer vivid details from their past
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