According to the Activity Theory of Aging

question 214

Multiple Choice

According to the activity theory of aging:

• A)as people move from middle adulthood to older adulthood they should greatly increase their level of activity.
• B)older adults should gradually disengage from their social, vocational, and relationship roles and decrease their overall level of activity.
• C)older adults should postpone retirement for as long as possible in order to maintain their physical health.
• D)older adults will achieve the highest level of life satisfaction if they maintain their previous level of activity.

---

Definitions:

Sociohistorical Context

The social and historical background influencing an event, situation, or cultural aspect.

Psychological Evolves

Refers to the development or changes in psychological theories, practices, or the understanding of the human mind and behavior over time.

Theoretically Diverse

Reflecting a wide range of theories or approaches, often within a single field of study or practice, illustrating a variety of perspectives.

School of Thought

A collection or group of people who share common characteristics of opinion or outlook of a philosophy, discipline, belief, social movement, economics, cultural movement, or art movement.