The Theory of Adjustment to Aging That Assumes Older People

question 188

Multiple Choice

The theory of adjustment to aging that assumes older people are happier if they remain active in some way, such as volunteering or developing a hobby, is called __________ theory.

• A) activity
• B) wear-and-tear
• C) disengagement
• D) cellular-clock

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Definitions:

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition in which a person feels a deep sense of inadequacy and lack of self-worth, often in comparison to others.

Postsecondary Education

Education provided after high school, including programs at colleges, universities, and vocational schools.

Strong Ego

A psychological term indicating a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, which is resilient and robust.

Weak Superego

Describes a condition in psychoanalytic theory where an individual's superego is not strong enough to balance the desires of the id, leading to potentially problematic behaviors.