Disengagement attempted to show that:
A) it is normal for older people to be depressed as they disengage from society.
B) it is adaptive for the well-being of older persons to disengage.
C) older adults should be encouraged to remain active.
D) older people who remain active will experience social rejection.

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Disengagement theory posits that it is a natural and beneficial process for older adults to reduce their social interactions and roles, suggesting that this disengagement is mutually advantageous for both the individual and society, as it facilitates adjustment to aging and eventual death.

Disengagement Attempted to Show That