According to socioemotional selectivity theory,younger adults are generally oriented toward acquiring inFormation useful to them in the future,and older adults are generally oriented toward inFormation that:
A)increases their understanding of the past.
B)gives them satisfaction in the present.
C)is relevant to their work.
D)validates the role they previously played in society.

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Socioemotional selectivity theory posits that as people age, their goals shift from acquiring information for future use (a focus more common in younger adults) to seeking information that brings emotional satisfaction in the present. This shift reflects a greater emphasis on optimizing well-being and emotional meaning as one becomes more aware of the limitations of time.

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