Jeremy Is 84 Years Old

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is 84 years old. Since the age of 78, Jeremy deliberately reduced contact with his distant relatives and former work colleagues. He now maintains contact only with close family members and friends. In the context of Laura Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory, which of the following was most likely the reason for Jeremy's decision to withdraw from social contact?

A) He developed negative feelings toward them.
B) He suffered from social anxiety disorder.
C) He was unable to talk loudly or write clearly.
D) He placed a high value on emotional satisfaction.