Which of the Following Most Accurately Summarizes Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately summarizes socioemotional selectivity theory?

• A) Individuals with higher socioeconomic status are more selective about the people they spend time with.
• B) When people have less time to live ahead of them than behind them, they selectively prioritize emotional well-being and close relationships over achievement and building resources for the future.
• C) People who invest more in developing close relationships tend to have higher emotional well-being.
• D) Adolescents who are more selective about their relationships in high school tend to become happier adults, reporting greater satisfaction with their careers and marriages.

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