Which of the Following Statements Is True of Activity Theory

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of activity theory?

• A) It suggests that physical and social activities in late adulthood are likely to hasten physical and cognitive impairment of older adults.
• B) It suggests withdrawal from society as an effective means to handle the challenges of successful aging.
• C) It is based on the belief that physical activity is associated with a higher mortality rate in late adulthood.
• D) It places many of the barriers to physical and social activities of older adults in social attitudes and in structural matters.

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Definitions:

Price Ratio

The relative price of one good or service compared to another, often indicating how many units of one good can be exchanged for one unit of another.

Price

The monetary value anticipated, needed, or dispensed for acquiring something.

Utility Increases

A situation where the satisfaction or benefit derived from consuming goods or services rises.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as more of a good or service is consumed, the additional satisfaction or utility gained from consuming an additional unit decreases.