Which of the Following Findings Is Consistent with the Socio-Emotional

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings is consistent with the socio-emotional selectivity theory (SST) ?

• A) Older adults process negative information less deeply than positive information.
• B) Older adults process positive information less deeply than negative information.
• C) Older adults tend to focus more on negative information than younger adults.
• D) Older adults are less likely to respond positively to emotional stimuli.
• E) Older adults are more future-oriented than are younger adults.

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