Denise retired from her job as a librarian in her local school district. She loved seeing the children every day. Now that she is retired, she has decided to volunteer at her local library leading story times for preschoolers. What theory of social interaction and elders' psychological functioning is she demonstrating?

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


Answer: A

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