Question

After Samantha retired, her life changed completely. She had so much free time that she never had before. She started biking and joined an all women's book club that met twice a week, to keep herself busy. This example illustrates the _____ theory.

Option A
Selective Optimization with Compensation

Option B
Activity

Option C
Disengagement

Option D
Continuity

Question 6
Question 6
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Question 6
Social Gerontology is defined as:

Option A
the study of biological changes that occur in elder people

Option B
a specialized field of gerontology that examines the social aspects of aging.

Option C
deference and respect to one's parents and ancestors in all things.

Option D
the average number of years a person born today may expect to live.

Question 7
Question 7
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Question 7
Who wrote the book On Death and Dying, outlining the five stages of grief?

Option A
Carol Gilligan

Option B
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Option C
Ignatz Nascher

Option D
Erik Erikson

Question 8
Question 8
5
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Question 8
Jim, who is now 70 years old, used to have healthy and perfect skin, though as he aged his skin began to become more saggy and he eventually grew wrinkles around his eyes and mouth. This is an example of _____.

Option A
Senescence

Option B
Gerontocracy

Option C
Ageism

Option D
Grief

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

**Question 5: After Samantha retired, her life changed completely... This example illustrates the _____ theory.**
- **Answer: Option B - Activity**

**Question 6: Social Gerontology is defined as:**
- **Answer: Option B - a specialized field of gerontology that examines the social aspects of aging.**

**Question 7: Who wrote the book On Death and Dying, outlining the five stages of grief?**
- **Answer: Option B - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross**

**Question 8: Jim, who is now 70 years old... This is an example of _____.**
- **Answer: Option A - Senescence**

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