The Theory of Adjustment to Aging That Assumes Older People

question 188

Multiple Choice

The theory of adjustment to aging that assumes older people are happier if they remain active in some way, such as volunteering or developing a hobby, is called __________ theory.

• A) activity
• B) wear-and-tear
• C) disengagement
• D) cellular-clock

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Definitions:

Cystectomy

A surgical operation to remove the urinary bladder.

Surgical Excision

The process of removing tissue or part of an organ by a surgical procedure.

Bladder

A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine.

Albuminuria

The presence of albumin, a type of protein, in the urine, which can be a sign of kidney disease.