Assignment task:
During late adulthood, many people experience physical decline, cognitive memory loss, and other such issues. Oftentimes, not much thought is given to the Socioemotional development of the elderly. Describe the Socioemotional Selectivity Theory as it pertains to adults in late adulthood. What is it, and why does it happen? Do you see any correlation between this behavior and the status of the person's physical and/or cognitive development? What benefits do you think older adults would receive from using this method? What disadvantages could there be from an older adult being more selective about with whom they spend time, energy, and attention? How does this tie in with Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of development from chapter 1?
Writing Format for Responding to the Prompt
Address each of the items below in three-four paragraphs total. Using APA formatting, please cite all resources used (textbooks and other sources) within the text of your response and include a reference list at the end of the assignment.
1. Describe the Socioemotional Selectivity Theory of adults in late adulthood.
2. Is there a correlation between the behaviors described this theory and the status of the older adult's physical and/or cognitive development?
3. What are some benefits for older adults who adhere to this theory?
4. What are some disadvantages for older adults who adhere to this theory?
5. How does this theory tie in with Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of development from chapter 1?
6. Reference list