Age-related changes that inevitably occur and those that appear due to unhealthy behaviors are described by which term?

• A. Functional Age
• B. Primary aging
• C. Wellness
• D. Coping skills

Answer: (B)

Primary aging captures the natural, universal changes that come with getting older and are driven by biology and time. These changes happen inevitably, even before any disease or unhealthy behavior is considered, which is why this term is the best fit for describing age-related changes that inevitably occur. Unhealthy behaviors can influence how some aging signs appear (secondary aging), but the other choices describe different concepts: functional age is about how well a person functions, wellness is overall health status, and coping skills are psychological strategies for handling stress.