Question

The theory that suggests that successful aging occurs when people maintain the interests & activities they pursued during middle age & resist any decrease in the amount & type of social interaction they have with others is known as ___________.

Answer 1

Answer: The activity theory

Explanation:

The activity theory, also known as the implicit theory of aging, normal theory of aging, and lay theory of aging, proposes that successful ageing occurs when older adults stay active and maintain social interactions. It takes the view that the aging process is delayed and the quality of life is enhanced when old people remain socially active.