Question

The process whereby an individual withdraws from society or society withdraws from or no longer seeks the individual’s efforts is known as:_______.a. withdrawal syndrome.b. phase-out behavior.c. activity theory.d. disengagement.e. depression response.

Answer 1

Answer:d. disengagement.

Explanation:

The disengagement theory of aging states that at a certain age older people will withdraw voluteerily from social interactions or activities that the used to be part of before.

According to this theory it is a natural thing that older people withdraw from society and it should be accepted.