Mary is 40 years old. She has just been retrenched and has moved back into her parents’ home. They now support her financially. From a ____________ perspective on age, she would not be considered to be 40 years old:

Chronological
Social
Biological
None of the given options

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From a social perspective on age, she would not be considered to be 40 years old. Social age often relates to social roles and expectations at various life stages, and moving back in with her parents may suggest a role or status more typical of a younger individual.