Your grandparents are increasingly focused on things that have emotional meaning for them and have begun spending more time with a smaller circle of friends.These developments are most consistent with:
A) Erikson's stage theory
B) Freud's psychodynamic theory
C) Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory
D) Piaget's stages of development

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Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as individuals age, they become more focused on emotionally meaningful experiences and relationships, and prioritize spending time with a smaller circle of close friends over expanding their social networks. This theory is most consistent with the situation described in the prompt. Erikson's stage theory and Piaget's stages of development are focused on broader developmental stages and do not specifically address this type of emotional and social focus in later life. Freud's psychodynamic theory also does not directly relate to this situation.

Your Grandparents Are Increasingly Focused on Things That Have Emotional