As Salvatore grows older,he feels closer to his siblings and more connected with his spouse.At 85,his contact with acquaintances has diminished and he is left with a few very close relationships.He is not terribly interested in forming any new social ties.Salvatore's behavior is consistent with __________ theory.

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Socioemotional selectivity theory explains how as people age, they tend to prioritize emotionally meaningful relationships and experiences over acquiring new social contacts or information, which aligns with Salvatore's behavior of feeling closer to his siblings and spouse while not seeking new social ties.

As Salvatore Grows Older,he Feels Closer to His Siblings and More