Which of the following describes the social psychological theory of aging?

a. Adult development is a series of different periods or phases, personality and behavior are shaped by socialization experiences and assigned social roles.
b. Aging is not a disease but instead represents natural losses of function.
c. The factors of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, occupation, and birth cohort color each individual’s encounter with old age.
d. None of the above


a. Adult development is a series of different periods or phases, personality and behavior are shaped by socialization experiences and assigned social roles.

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