How Would a Symbolic Interactionist Theorist Understand Former Marathon Runner

question 140

Multiple Choice

How would a symbolic interactionist theorist understand former marathon runner Stella as she grapples with turning 80?

• A)Stella's identity as an athlete is blurred with coming to terms with living in the body of an 80-year-old.
• B)Stella will make a positive adjustment to aging when she puts her running days behind her.
• C)Stella has less power now than she did when her success as a marathon runner brought rewards and wealth.
• D)Stella will be happiest when she invests her energies in other pursuits and maintains her fitness in less strenuous ways.

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