This theory defines aging as a social problem that can be addressed by trying to

retain the status, roles, and behaviors similar to those of earlier life stages.

A) role theory
B) activity theory
C) disengagement theory D) continuity theory


B

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Explain how technology is allowing more older adults to age in place

What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

A variable measured as a score is measured at the interval level.

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Which of the following statement is a principle of the strengths perspective?

a. The client is a director of the helping process. b. Care is essential to human well-being. c. The worker/client relationship is primary and essential. d. People with psychiatric disabilities can learn, grow and change.

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The adult is better able to harness formal operational thinking than an adolescent due to the following expect

a. reduced egocentrism. b. greater education. c. more experience. d. greater subjectivity

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