Question 2
3 pts
In the last twenty years, 70-year-old Thomas has noticed that his circle of friends has
become smaller. He now prefers to have a few close companions with whom he truly enjoys
spending time, instead of maintaining a large group of acquaintances. Which theory best
explains this change in his social preferences?
Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory
Claude Steele's stereotype threat theory
Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory
Cohen & Willis' stress-buffering theory