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

question 20

Multiple Choice

Marybeth is an older adult who has quit volunteering at the food pantry she used to spend five hours a week sorting foods. She has stopped going to morning coffee with her friends. She is not called to help at her church as much as she did in the past. What theory explains Marybeth's behavior?

• A) Activity theory
• B) Continuity theory
• C) Disengagement theory
• D) Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

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Definitions:

Restricting Choices

The act of limiting the options available to a person or group, often to simplify decision making or control outcomes.

Gender Barrier

Socially constructed obstacles that hinder individuals' opportunities based on their gender.

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Communication Barriers

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