Contrast disengagement theory and activity theory

What will be an ideal response?


Whereas activity theory focuses on the individual and how the individual attempts to maintain a similar level of activity as one had in middle age, disengagement theory places more emphasis on the system and how individuals adapt to the needs of the system by withdrawing because of the loss of roles.

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The research proposal

a. is a paper suggesting the undertaking of a specific type of research b. can assist the researcher in conceptualizing the research project c. is written after the project is over d. both a and b

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An assistant director, social work director, home care staff director, and on-grounds

school principal who work in a residential treatment center for girls with serious behavioral and emotional problems is an example of a(n):

A. Advisory board B. Board of directors C. Administrative group D. Delegate council

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Assessment differs from engagement in that it ______.

A. doesn’t occur again during the planned change process B. is continuous throughout the helping relationship C. can only be performed by a professional credentialed in the area of assessment D. doesn’t look at strengths

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In the White identity development model proposed by Sue and Sue, this is the stage during which people recognize a conflict between their values and behavior:

a) Conformity b) Dissonance c) Action d) Acceptance

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