Author Question: As Salvatore grows older, he feels closer to his siblings and more connected with his spouse. At 85, ... (Read 49 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

As Salvatore grows older, he feels closer to his siblings and more connected with his spouse. At 85, his contact with acquaintances has diminished and he is left with a few very close relationships. He is not terribly interested in forming any new social ties. Salvatores behavior is consistent with __________ theory.

A) continuity
B) activity
C) disengagement
D) socioemotional selectivity

Question 2

Striving for continuity is essential for attaining Eriksons sense of __________, which depends on preserving a sense of personal history.

A) intimacy
B) ego identity
C) ego integrity
D) initiative