This Theory Proposes That Successful Aging Requires the Gradual Withdrawal

question 28

Multiple Choice

This theory proposes that successful aging requires the gradual withdrawal from social activity.

• A)Disengagement theory
• B)Functional withdrawal theory
• C)Critical activity theory
• D)Functional isolation theory

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Definitions:

Menopause

The natural cessation of menstruation that typically occurs in a woman’s late 40s to early 50s, marking the end of the reproductive years.

Menarche

The first menstrual cycle, or first menstrual bleeding, in female humans; marks the possibility of fertility.

Ovulation

Ovulation is the phase in a female's menstrual cycle where a mature egg is released from the ovary, enabling fertilization if sperm is present.

Andropause

A phase in some men's lives, often compared to menopause in women, characterized by a gradual decline in testosterone levels and associated with symptoms like fatigue, depression, and reduced libido.