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Theories of Aging
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According to the disengagement theory, what happens as people age?
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They gradually withdraw from social interactions.
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The disengagement theory proposes that as people age, they naturally withdraw from social interactions and activities. This withdrawal is seen as a mutual process between the individual and society, allowing both parties to adapt to the changes associated with aging.