Which of the Following Is True of Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of socioemotional selectivity theory?

• A) It was proposed by Paul Baltes and his colleagues.
• B) It emphasizes that the trajectory of motivation for knowledge-related goals declines in adolescence and early adulthood and then peaks during middle and late adulthood.
• C) It challenges the stereotype that the majority of older adults are in emotional despair because of their social isolation.
• D) It states that adults become less selective about their social networks as they grow older.

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Definitions:

Memory Storage

The process of retaining information in the brain over time.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Medial Temporal Lobe

A central nervous system structure, containing the hippocampus and surrounding cortical areas, that is involved in the storage and retrieval of experiences.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary, and other homeostatic functions.