What Does Socioemotional Selectivity Theory Address

question 20

Multiple Choice

What does socioemotional selectivity theory address?

• A) the development of older adults' social networks
• B) whether people should withdraw from society as they age
• C) how people seek out and nurture a greater number of intimate relationships
• D) how people reflect backward not forward on their personal experiences

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