Question

According to __________ theory, older persons make a normal and healthy adjustment to aging when they detach themselves from their social roles and prepare for their eventual death.

Answer 1

Dis-engagement Theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Social scientists Elaine Cumm*ing and William Earle Henry first created this theory and presented this theory in their book "Growing Old" in 1961. Disengagement theory of aging refers that people withdraw and disengage themselves from the social surrounding and personal relationships as they grew older. Considered to be this first aging theory it believes that this disengagement is beneficial for social stability.