Which Theory of Successful Aging Suggests That Older Adults Should

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which theory of successful aging suggests that older adults should continue to do what they have been doing as long as they find that activity satisfying?

• A) Activity theory
• B) Continuity theory
• C) Disengagement theory
• D) Engagement theory

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Definitions:

Female Initiation Rites

Ceremonial practices marking the transition of girls into womanhood, often involving traditional rituals and teachings specific to a culture.

Menstruation

A natural biological process where blood and other material from the lining of the uterus is discharged through the vagina, typically occurring in human females from puberty to menopause.

Rite of Passage

A ceremonial event or practice marking an important stage in an individual's life, especially significant transitions such as puberty, marriage, or death.

Social Death

The condition of people not accepted as fully human by wider society, a concept applied to extreme social exclusion.