According to Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory, which is the most important psychological function of social interaction in old age?
A. Increasing novelty
B. Information seeking
C. Breaking up social convoys
D. Emotional support
Answer: D
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D. descriptive feedback in the middle and later stages of learning.
Maryam is a student of behavioral psychology. She is currently conducting a research study that involves recording instances of physical aggression among children in a schoolyard at recess. Maryam is most likely conducting
A. a survey. B. experimental research. C. correlational research. D. naturalistic observation.