Mary,a 75-year-old widow,has several close friends and maintains a close relationship to her children,but she does not have many casual friends.Mary's social life is best explained by:
A) socioemotional selectivity theory
B) functionalism theory
C) conflict theory
D) activity theory
E) life course theory

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Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, they prioritize emotionally meaningful relationships over casual ones. Mary's close relationship with her children and few casual friends aligns with this theory.

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