Cal Is an 80-Year-Old Widower Who Retired from the Police

Multiple Choice

Cal is an 80-year-old widower who retired from the police force a decade ago. Cal's daughter notices that he is showing signs of depression and encourages him to join the local Rotary Club. Although reluctant at first, Cal admits to his daughter that it lifted his spirits to join the Rotary Club. Cal's change in well-being supports which theory?

A) social belongingness theory
B) benevolence theory
C) activity theory
D) engagement theory