Which of the following is a basic tenet of the disengagement theory?
A)Disengagement can be reversed.
B)Many over age 60 will not disengage.
C)Disengagement is inevitable.
D)Disengagement is the result of choices people make after age 65.

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The disengagement theory posits that disengagement is an inevitable part of aging, and as such, choice or the ability to reverse it is not a basic tenet of the theory. Option B is not entirely true as many factors can influence disengagement, including individual characteristics and social structures. Option D is also not true as the disengagement theory suggests that disengagement is driven by societal norms and expectations rather than individual choices.

Which of the Following Is a Basic Tenet of the Disengagement