The View That Elderly People Need to Remain Active in a Variety

question 35

Multiple Choice

The view that elderly people need to remain active in a variety of social spheres is called "______."

• A) stratification theories
• B) positivity effect
• C) activity theory
• D) disengagement theories

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Social Structures

Organizational frameworks characterized by strict hierarchical order, rules, and regulations governing behavior and processes.

Established Patterns

Regularities or routines in behavior or activities that are widely acknowledged and followed within a society.

Behavior

Actions or reactions of an organism, usually in relation to its environment, encompassing a wide range of activities and responses.

Cultivated Individual

A person who has been refined and educated through exposure to cultural and intellectual activities, often associated with sophistication and broad knowledge in arts and sciences.