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“When we recognize that we don't have all the time in the world, we see our priorities most clearly.”

Quote by Laura L. Carstensen

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Laura L. Carstensen

Laura L. Carstensen is a renowned psychologist born on November 2, 1953. She is a professor at Stanford University, specializing in geropsychology and intergenerational cognition. Professor Carstensen's research has significant implications for understanding the psychological changes of the elderly in social and cultural environments. more

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