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:

D) socioemotional selectivity

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.

Answer 2

Answer: continuity theory

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.