Chen is approaching 70 years of age. Rather than taking on a full range of expected roles for an older woman, she takes on just the activities that suit her preferences and those activities she has always enjoyed. If this choice is associated with enhanced mental and physical health for Chen, this would be evidence supportive of the:
A) socioemotional selectivity theory
B) continuity theory
C) conflict theory
D) activity theory

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The continuity theory suggests that individuals are likely to continue patterns of behavior and activity that they have developed over their lifetime into old age. Chen's choice to engage in activities that she has always enjoyed and that suit her preferences aligns with the idea that maintaining consistency in one's activities contributes to well-being in older age.

Chen Is Approaching 70 Years of Age