Theories That Explain Aging as Resulting from the Accumulation of "Insults

question 6

Multiple Choice

Theories that explain aging as resulting from the accumulation of "insults" from the environment that eventually reach a level incompatible with life are labeled:

• A)Sociocultural theories
• B)Selection with optimization and compensation
• C)Evolutionary theories
• D)Stochastic theories

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Definitions:

Competitive Environment

The dynamic external system in which businesses compete against each other for market share and profitability.

Legal/Regulatory Environment

The framework of laws, regulations, and guidelines in which a business operates.

Sociocultural Environment

The environment that encompasses social and cultural factors which influence the behavior, beliefs, and practices of individuals within a society.

Identifiable Influences

Factors or circumstances that can be recognized and have an impact on outcomes or behaviors.