Alexander, a theorist, believes that elder abuse is likely to be highest when there is a combination of both macro and micro level factors.He opines that caregivers who abuse drugs or have limited resources and experience stress are more likely to be abusive.In this scenario, Alexander is likely to be a(n)________ theorist.

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Alexander's theory incorporates both macro (ecological systems) and micro (individual factors such as caregiver characteristics) level factors, suggesting that elder abuse is influenced by multiple factors at different levels of analysis. The other options (feminist, social exchange, and learning) are not directly relevant to Alexander's theory of elder abuse.

Alexander, a Theorist, Believes That Elder Abuse Is Likely to Be