Question

Mr. Zietz, a retired drama teacher, spends a lot of his time volunteering at a local community theater. He also enjoys weekend trips to see plays with his former colleagues. Mr. Zietz's activities are consistent with __________ theory.

A) disengagementB) activityC) continuityD) socioemotional selectivity

Answer 1

Answer: continuity theory

Step-by-step explanation:

The continuity theory of aging according to George Maddox states that as middle and older adults age, they will preserve and maintain existing patterns or activities by using familiar knowledge to make adaptive choices in their life,

for example even though Mr Zietz is a retired drama teacher, he still spends a lot of his time volunteering at a local community theater and also enjoys weekend trips to see plays with his former colleagues. Mr. Zietz's activities are consistent with the Continuity theory of aging.

Answer 2

D) socioemotional selectivity

Step-by-step explanation:

Socioemotional selectivity theory is a lifespan theory of motivation which states that, as time horizons grow shorter, people's goals shift such that those with more time prioritize future-oriented goals and those with less time prioritize present-oriented goals.

Mr. Zietz retirement has driven him to prioritize present-oriented goals.