The socioemotional selectivity theory states that:
A) disengagement from society is the most effective way to meet the challenges of aging.
B) women are less likely than men to accept the inevitability of physical decline and death.
C) older adults tend to increase their social interactions in late adulthood.
D) people place increasing emphasis on emotional experience as they age.
D
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