Asked by Kathi Vaiasuso on Jul 15, 2024

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Miranda's strong desire to spend time with her children and grandchildren supports which of Carstensen's main goals of social interaction?

A) Social interaction is a source of information.
B) Social interaction helps people develop and maintain a sense of self.
C) Social interaction is a source of pleasure and comfort.
D) All of these

Carstensen's Main Goals

Theoretical concepts proposed by Laura L. Carstensen reflecting the perspective that people prioritize emotionally meaningful goals as they age.

Social Interaction

The process by which people act and react in relation to others, encompassing both verbal and non-verbal communication.

Sense of Self

The way an individual perceives themselves, their traits, beliefs, and personality.

  • Examine the significance of social frameworks, including social convoy theory and socioemotional selectivity theory, in the context of adulthood.
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Emely DerasJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Carstensen's main goal of social interaction that is supported by Miranda's strong desire to spend time with her children and grandchildren is that social interaction is a source of pleasure and comfort.