Justin, a 75-year-old man, has stopped going to the senior citizens center to play cards. He sometimes stays home instead of going to holiday dinners at his relative's house. He chose to stop volunteering his time at the local theater to allow the younger members of the theater association to play a larger role. What theory does this illustrate?

A. activity
B. disengagement
C. continuity
D. selectivity


Answer: B

Psychology

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