Olivia Believes That the More Dynamic and Involved Older Adults

question 129

Multiple Choice

Olivia believes that the more dynamic and involved older adults are, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives. Thus, she believes in

• A) activity theory.
• B) Erikson's theory of integrity versus despair.
• C) socioemotional selectivity theory.
• D) selective optimization with compensation theory.

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Definitions:

Adult Concept

An idea or notion that is comprehensible or relevant only to mature individuals or pertains to aspects of adult life.

Inevitable

Something that is certain to happen; unavoidable.

Universal

Applicable to all cases or situations; broad in scope or application.

Grief Responses

Various emotional, physical, and mental reactions individuals may experience following a loss or during the grieving process.