The Main Point of Disengagement Theory Is That

question 61

Multiple Choice

The main point of disengagement theory is that

• A)seniors want to be independent like everyone else.
• B)society remains orderly by disengaging aging people from positions of responsibility.
• C)aging people do not require as much care as most people think they do.
• D)seniors want to remain active.

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Definitions:

Procedural Memories

A type of long-term memory involved in the acquisition of skills and habits, referring to how things are done.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain, transitioning from a short-term to a long-term state, making them more resistant to interference or forgetting.

Chunking

A memory technique that involves grouping individual pieces of information together to improve recall.

Confabulation

The production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without conscious intention to deceive.