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.

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Disengagement theory suggests that aging is an inevitable, mutual withdrawal or disengagement, resulting in decreased interaction between the aging person and others in the social system he belongs to.

The Process Whereby an Individual Withdraws from Society or Society