According to the Activity Theory of Aging

question 663

Multiple Choice

According to the activity theory of aging:

• A) as people move from middle adulthood to older adulthood, they should greatly increase their level of activity.
• B) older adults should gradually disengage from their social, vocational, and relationship roles and decrease their overall level of activity.
• C) older adults should postpone retirement for as long as possible in order to maintain their physical health.
• D) older adults will achieve the highest level of life satisfaction if they maintain their previous level of activity.

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