The idea that the amount of time that a person has left to live changes priorities and social relationships is the basic premise of _____ theory.
A) self-efficacy
B) immediacy
C) prioritization
D) socioemotional selectivity

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Socioemotional selectivity theory proposes that as individuals perceive the amount of time they have left, they prioritize emotionally meaningful goals and social relationships. This theory suggests that as people age and perceive time as limited, they are more likely to invest in emotionally close relationships and have a preference for positive over negative social interactions.

The Idea That the Amount of Time That a Person