The Main Point of Activity Theory Is That

question 34

Multiple Choice

The main point of activity theory is that

• A)a high level of activity enhances personal satisfaction in old age.
• B)seniors should not try to do more than they feel they can.
• C)seniors should retire knowing they have earned the right to relax.
• D)some seniors have far more wealth than others do.

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Definitions:

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response to the pain or suffering of others, focused more on self-experienced emotions than on the situation of the person in distress.

Diathesis-stress Model

A mental health theory that describes actions as a combination of an inherent susceptibility and stress arising from life events.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Biological Condition

A state or circumstance of a living organism or bodily part resulting from a genetic or environmental factor.