Which of the Following Could Be the Probable Reason Why

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be the probable reason why older adults tend to report being less lonely than younger adults?

• A) Younger adults tend to perceive time differently, influencing their definition of loneliness.
• B) Most of the older adults are in community homes, thus reducing loneliness.
• C) Most of the older adults tend to reemploy themselves, thus reducing loneliness.
• D) Older adults have more selective social networks and a greater acceptance of solitude.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychoanalytic theory, a defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional impulses from a real object to a substitute object.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces an unacceptable or threatening impulse with its opposite.

Humanistic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of individual experience and potential.

Self Encourages Selfishness

The concept that prioritizing oneself over others can lead to selfish behaviors, often at the expense of collective well-being.