The Theory of Adjustment to Aging That Assumes Older People

question 331

Multiple Choice

The theory of adjustment to aging that assumes older people are happier if they remain active in some way, such as volunteering or developing a hobby, is called ________.

• A) activity theory
• B) wear-and-tear theory
• C) disengagement theory
• D) cellular clock theory

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Definitions:

Net Fixed Assets

These are a company's total fixed assets minus its accumulated depreciation, representing the actual value of the company’s fixed assets.

Average Daily Operating Costs

The average amount spent by a business on its day-to-day operational activities, divided by the number of days in the period.

Times Interest Earned

A financial metric indicating how well a company can meet its interest obligations from earnings before interest and taxes.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.