Which Statement Is True About Social Contact Among Older Adults

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about social contact among older adults?

• A) Among older adults who have trouble performing daily activities, social contact is frequently associated with a less positive everyday existence.
• B) Among older adults who experience no difficulty with daily activities, social contact is linked to a less positive everyday existence.
• C) Social interaction involving assistance with physical care and household chores is always meaningful and rewarding for older adults.
• D) Older adults frequently attribute their independence to underresponsive social partners.

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