Shiva Is Using Disengagement Theory to Explain Aging

question 85

Multiple Choice

Shiva is using disengagement theory to explain aging.Which statement best exemplifies his views?

• A) The cultural context affects how individuals deal with aging.
• B) Women's incomes decline significantly following the death of their husbands.
• C) Retirement acknowledges that the person no longer fits the world of paid work.
• D) Marketers of consumer products portray an ageless image of older people.

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Definitions:

Simple Squamous

A single layer of flat cells lining surfaces where passive diffusion of gases, liquids, or nutrients occurs.

Macrophages

Large white blood cells that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Renal Fascia

A layer of connective tissue that encapsulates the kidneys and the adrenal glands, providing protective support.

Adipose Capsule

A layer of fat tissue surrounding certain organs, such as the kidneys, providing protection and insulation.