What,according to Activity Theory,could Older Adults Do to Have the Most

question 95

Multiple Choice

What,according to activity theory,could older adults do to have the most psychologically and physically healthy response to old age?

• A)Eliminate excessively demanding roles and save their energy for truly important roles
• B)Maintain the highest possible activity level and the largest possible number of roles
• C)Increase their physical activity,preferably through aerobic and weight-bearing exercise
• D)Reduce their activity and involvement in most of their social roles

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