Ms. E, an 80-year-old, is gradually withdrawing from society and wants society to gradually withdraw from her
She believes that this mutual withdrawal will free her from societal roles and give society the means for transferring power from the old to the young. Ms. E's grown children are concerned and say her belief has no scientific basis. On which of the following theories of aging can Ms. E say she bases her belief? A) Activity theory
B) Developmental tasks theory
C) Disengagement theory
D) Continuity theory
C
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Disengagement theory views aging as a process in which society and the individual gradually withdraw, or disengage, from each other, to the mutual satisfaction and benefit of both.
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