How has our understanding of aging and social roles changed over time?

a) We used to view aging as losing roles, but now we see them as changing roles.
b) We used to view aging as developing new roles, but now we see them as sustaining roles.
Consider This: Social clocks affect our roles as we age.
LO 5.1: Indicate that roles are neither gained or lost but change with circumstances of the individual
c) We used to view aging as sustaining roles, but now we see them as evolving roles.
Consider This: Social clocks affect our roles as we age.
LO 5.1: Indicate that roles are neither gained or lost but change with circumstances of the individual
d) We used to view aging as losing roles, but now we view them as successfully shedding roles.
Consider This: Social clocks affect our roles as we age.
LO 5.1: Indicate that roles are neither gained or lost but change with circumstances of the individual


ANS: a

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