Which Theory Holds That People Age Most Successfully by Remaining

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which theory holds that people age most successfully by remaining involved in as many roles as possible and finding substitutes for lost roles?

• A) Activity theory
• B) Disengagement theory
• C) Compensation theory
• D) Integrity theory

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Definitions:

Enterokinase

Intestinal proteolytic enzyme that converts trypsinogen into trypsin.

Trypsinogen

An inactive enzyme precursor produced in the pancreas, that, once activated to trypsin, plays a key role in the digestion of proteins in the small intestine.

Cholecystokinin

Cholecystokinin is a hormone produced by the cells of the duodenum, involved in stimulating the digestion of fat and protein by triggering the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete enzymes.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, which stores and concentrates bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver.