A Man Who Is Almost 65 Years Old Develops a Passive

question 122

Multiple Choice

A man who is almost 65 years old develops a passive style of interaction and withdraws from his connections with younger people. Which theory says this behavior is a natural part of aging?

• A) continuity
• B) self-actualization
• C) selective optimization
• D) disengagement

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Definitions:

Vomer

A thin, flat bone forming the lower part of the nasal septum, which divides the left and right airways in the nose.

Sphenoid

Wedge-shaped.

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the limbs and the supporting bone girdles (pectoral and pelvic) that connect them to the central body, or axial, skeleton.

Limbs

Extremities of the body used for movement and interaction with the environment, such as arms and legs in humans.