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Which of the Following Theories Explains Why Older Adults Spend

Question 21

Question 21

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Which of the following theories explains why older adults spend MOST of their time with familiar individuals and family?


A) Activity theory
B) Socioemotional selectivity theory
C) Social discontinuity theory
D) Disengagement theory

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