Which of the Following Best Summarizes How Disengagement Theory Views

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes how disengagement theory views the elderly?

• A) As people age,they are more interested in watching TV than interacting with others.
• B) As people age,they no longer want to participate fully in society.
• C) As people age,they need to be removed from their traditional roles to free up those roles for the younger generation.
• D) As people age,they are not given the same respect as the younger generation.

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