The Concept That as We Age,we Prune Our Social Networks

question 19

Multiple Choice

The concept that as we age,we prune our social networks to maintain a desired emotional state depending on the amount of limited time we have in our lives is:

• A)familialism
• B)socioemotional selectivity theory
• C)escape avoidance
• D)distancing

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Definitions:

Passive Euthanasia

The act of allowing a person to die by withholding or withdrawing treatment, rather than actively causing death.

Mercy Killing

The act of killing or permitting the death of a hopelessly sick or injured individual in a relatively painless way, often to alleviate suffering; also known as euthanasia.

Active Euthanasia

The act of intentionally causing the death of a terminally ill patient through a direct action, at the patient's request, to alleviate suffering.

Live Donors

Individuals who donate a part of their living body, such as an organ or tissue, to be transplanted to another person in need.