You have noticed that 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 emotional goals and prioritize social relationships that are most meaningful to them. This includes spending more time with a smaller circle of close friends, which is consistent with the scenario described in the question. Erikson's stage theory focuses on psychosocial development throughout the lifespan, Freud's psychodynamic theory emphasizes unconscious drives and early childhood experiences, and Piaget's stages of development emphasize cognitive development in children. None of these theories directly address the changes described in the scenario.

You Have Noticed That Your Grandparents Are Increasingly Focused on Things