Question

The registered nurse (RN) asks the nursing student about theories related to the aging process. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the theory of continuity?1. "The aging process in individuals is genetically programmed."2. "Aging individuals withdraw from customary roles."3. "The accumulated damage of the aging process leads to physical changes in individuals."4. "The personality of an individual remains stable and behavior becomes predictable as they age."

Answer 1

Option 4, "The personality of an individual remains stable and behavior becomes predictable as they age."

Step-by-step explanation:

The continuity theory of aging states that a person in general maintains the same habit and personality while aging as he/she used to have during the early time of their life.

This ensures stability and predictability. Both the internal characteristics such as personality traits etc. and external traits such as relationship, social role remains stable. However, stability of the external traits depends upon the stability of internal traits.

Hence, option 4 is correct