The Transition Out of Social Roles, Such as into Widowhood

question 32

Multiple Choice

The transition out of social roles, such as into widowhood and retirement, is referred to as ______.

• A) unsuccessful aging
• B) cognitive functioning
• C) continuity theory
• D) life events
• E) role loss

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Definitions:

Shift Blame

The act of transferring responsibility for a fault or wrong to another person or entity.

Person-group Discrimination Discrepancy

A psychological term describing the difference between discriminatory behaviors targeted at an individual versus those directed at a group.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group, or ingroup, over other groups, or outgroups, which can affect judgement and behavior.

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness and anticipation of societal stigma, leading to behavior that is often aimed at avoiding discrimination.