According to socioemotional selectivity theory, ______.
A. adults with lower self-esteem are biologically programmed to be more conforming
B. most older adults will conduct a life review
C. the older we get, the more important it becomes to acquire knowledge
D. shrinking social networks in adulthood are by choice
Ans: D
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