According to disengagement theory, older adults' social networks shrink because
A) an ageist society rejects older people and regards them as useless.
B) personality changes make older people unpleasant company.
C) motives that caused them to interact with some people are no longer valid.
D) they prefer to spend time alone reflecting on their lives.
Question 2
As people age, their social networks become __________ and the total time they spend interacting with others _________.
A) larger; decreases
B) larger; increases
C) smaller; decreases
D) smaller; increases
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