Kalish's view on older adults' fear of death suggests that they may experience less fear because they have:

• A. Lived a long, full life
• B. More social status
• C. Fewer health problems
• D. More robust religious beliefs

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that fear of death can lessen as people age because they feel their life has been long and full. Kalish argues that when older adults look back and see a life rich with meaningful experiences, relationships, and accomplishments, the final transition feels more like completion than threat. This sense of having lived well provides a sense of acceptance and reduces worry about the unknown finality, making death feel less frightening.

That’s why the option about having lived a long, full life fits best. It centers on the perceived completion of one’s life story, which Kalish ties to reduced fear. Other factors like social status, health problems, or even religious beliefs can influence feelings in complex ways, but they don’t capture the specific mechanism Kalish emphasizes—the sense that one’s life has been lived fully and there’s little unfinished business at the end.