________ Theory Focuses on the Types of Goals That Individuals

question 46

Multiple Choice

________ theory focuses on the types of goals that individuals are motivated to achieve as they approach the end of life.

• A) Selective optimization with compensation
• B) Activity
• C) Socioemotional selectivity
• D) Disengagement

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Definitions:

Ordinal Data

A type of categorical data in which the order or ranking of the values is significant, but the difference between those values is not necessarily consistent or defined.

Interval Data

A type of quantitative data in which the intervals between values are meaningful and consistent, but there is no true zero point, allowing for the measurement of difference and comparison.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it is intended to measure.

Statistical Technique

A method or procedure applied in the analysis or interpretation of data, often used to test hypotheses or estimate properties of a population.