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GATE 2023 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 49

Development Across the Life Span · Moral Development and Theories of Aging · 2 marks · Multiple choice

________________________ explains aging as a process of mutual withdrawal of individual and society, whereas ________________________ assumes positive correlation between activity and successful aging.

  1. Decay theory, Engagement theory
  2. Balance theory, Engagement theory
  3. Disengagement theory, Activity theory
  4. Withdrawal theory, Activity theory

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Correct answer: (C) Disengagement theory, Activity theory

Explanation

Disengagement theory (Cumming and Henry) describes mutual withdrawal, and activity theory says that staying active leads to successful aging.