The Idea That Older Adults Are Much More Satisfied with Their

question 22

Multiple Choice

The idea that older adults are much more satisfied with their lives when they are able to leave behind their former social roles and involvements is consistent with which role adjustment theory?

• A) Activity
• B) Disengagement
• C) Mechanistic
• D) Ecological

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Definitions:

College Transition

Refers to the process and period of adjustment that a student undergoes when moving from a high school environment to a college or university setting.

Emerging Adults

Individuals in a developmental phase ranging from late teens to mid-twenties, navigating transitions between adolescence and full adulthood.

Social Integration

The process during which newcomers or minorities are incorporated into the social structure of the host society.

Social Support

The perception and reality of being cared for, valued, and part of a supportive social network.