What is the activity theory of aging?
Question:
What is the activity theory of aging?
Theoretical Development:
Psychologists study and analyze patterns of human development, thought processes, and psychological adaptations. Aging is a part of human development, and the activity theory of aging represents this.
Answer and Explanation:
Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer! Create your account
View this answerThe activity theory of aging posits that one's sense of self continues to thrive as he or she ages if the individual continues to socialize and...
See full answer below.
Learn more about this topic:
Get access to this video and our entire Q&A library
Theories of Aging | Psychosocial & Psychological
from
Chapter 1 / Lesson 6Understand the major psychosocial and psychological theories of aging. Identify the challenges faced in the aging process.
Explore our homework questions and answers library
Browse
by subject