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sdfghj

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According to socioemotional selectivity theory, older adults' social network is reduced because
 
  A) their motives for interaction with others are reduced.
  B) our ageist society rejects or distances them.
  C) this is a time for them to turn inward and reflect on their lives.
  D) in old age, personalities change and people become antisocial.

Question 2

Which theory explains older adults' reduced social network as being due to our ageist society?
 
  A) Activity theory
  B) Disengagement theory
  C) Socioemotional selectivity theory
  D) The theory of selective optimization with compensation


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mistyjohnson

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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sdfghj

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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