Psychological Theories of Ageing - Multiple Choice Questions

Which psychological theory of ageing suggests that older adults gradually withdraw from social roles and relationships as a natural part of ageing?

• Continuity Theory

• Disengagement Theory

• Activity Theory

• Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

According to Activity Theory, successful ageing occurs when older adults:

• Reduce their social interactions

• Maintain active roles and engage in meaningful activities

• Focus on preparing for the end of life

• Avoid new experiences to reduce stress

Continuity Theory emphasises that older adults:

• Seek new identities and roles in late life

• Maintain consistent patterns of behaviour, values, and relationships

• Withdraw from society for emotional well-being

• Focus entirely on their immediate social network

Which theory focuses on how older adults prioritise emotionally meaningful relationships as they perceive their remaining time as limited?

• Disengagement Theory

• Continuity Theory

• Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

• Modernisation Theory

In Disengagement Theory, the withdrawal from roles is considered:

• Unhealthy and abnormal

• A mutual and beneficial process for both society and the individual

• A sign of cognitive decline

The idea that maintaining a lifestyle consistent with one’s past improves life satisfaction in old age best describes:

• Continuity Theory

• Activity Theory

• Role Theory

• Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

According to Socioemotional Selectivity Theory, as people age, they tend to:

• Expand their social networks to make new friends

• Focus more on emotionally rewarding relationships and activities

• Prioritise future-oriented goals

• Avoid social interaction altogether

Activity Theory challenges which other theory of ageing?

• Modernisation Theory

• Disengagement Theory

• Continuity Theory

• Life Course Perspective

Which theory is most aligned with the belief that older adults’ life satisfaction depends on staying active and involved?

• Activity Theory

• Continuity Theory

• Disengagement Theory

• Age Stratification Theory

10. In psychological theories of ageing, the concept that older adults adapt by replacing lost roles with new ones is most closely associated with:

• Activity theory

• Disengagement theory

• Continuity theory

• Socioemotional selectivity theory