According to Disengagement Theory,older People __________

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to disengagement theory,older people __________.

• A) become less and less preoccupied with their inner lives over time
• B) decrease their activity levels and interact less frequently with age
• C) strive to maintain a personal system that promotes life satisfaction
• D) use familiar skills and engage in familiar activities with familiar people

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Definitions:

Incentives

Rewards or motivations provided to encourage specific behaviors or actions.

Learning

The method of obtaining new comprehension, knowledge, conduct, capabilities, beliefs, or inclinations.

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment to function effectively, despite external changes.

Drive-reduction Theory

A theory of motivation that proposes an individual's behavior is an external display of the desire to satisfy physiological needs.