According to Activity Theory,both the Elderly and Society Can Benefit

question 66

Multiple Choice

According to activity theory,both the elderly and society can benefit

• A) if the elderly retire from their jobs so that the younger generation can fill them.
• B) if the elderly remain physically active but refrain from too much social activity.
• C) if the elderly remain socially active but do not tax themselves physically.
• D) if the elderly remain actively engaged in work and other social roles as long as they can.

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Definitions:

Dominant Classes

Social groups that possess a disproportionate share of wealth, power, and privilege in a society, often shaping policies and norms to their advantage.

Chomsky And Herman

refers to Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman, who co-authored the propaganda model of communication, examining the biases of mass media.

Functionalists

Sociologists who focus on how society's components fit together to make it function cohesively, emphasizing the role of social institutions and norms.

Authority And Power

The capacity of an individual or group to influence others' behaviors or beliefs through legitimate or sanctioned means.