According to Reichard, Livson, and Peterson, which classification of the personalities of older men describe passive-dependent individuals who are content to lean on others for support, to disengage, and to let most of life's activities pass them
by? 1. "Mature men" personalities
2. "Armored men" personalities
3. "Self-haters" personalities
4. "Rocking chair" personalities
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Rationale: In a classic study by Reichard, Livson, and Peterson, the personalities of older men were classified into five major categories according to their patterns of adjustment to aging. "Rocking chair" personalities are found in passive-dependent individuals who are content to lean on others for support, to disengage, and to let most of life's activities pass them by.
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