Eleanor Is an Older Adult Who Has Quit Volunteering at the Food

question 21

Multiple Choice

Eleanor is an older adult who has quit volunteering at the food pantry where she used to spend 5 hours a week. She has stopped going to morning coffee with her friends, and her church has called on her much less than in the past. Which theory does this describe?

• A) activity
• B) continuity
• C) disengagement
• D) psychosocial

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Definitions:

Low Tolerance

A reduced capacity or willingness to accept deviations from a standard or to endure difficult conditions or treatment.

Internal Locus

This concept describes individuals who believe they have control over their life events and outcomes, as opposed to being controlled by external factors.

Creativity

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.

Tolerance for Ambiguity

The degree to which an individual is comfortable with uncertainty, unpredictability, and unclear situations without becoming overly stressed.