Questions: What is the basic idea behind disengagement theory? As people age, they think less and less about being married to their spouse, and more about their individuality. As people age, they generally withdraw from all forms of society. As people age, they begin to lose their friends and family and spend their last days mourning their losses. As people age, they disengage with their friends in order to spend more time with their families.

The answer is: As people age, they generally withdraw from all forms of society.

This option does not accurately reflect the disengagement theory. The theory is more about a general withdrawal from social roles and activities rather than a specific focus on marriage or individuality.

This option aligns with the disengagement theory, which suggests that as people age, they naturally withdraw from social roles and relationships, reducing their involvement in society. This withdrawal is seen as a mutual process between the individual and society, allowing for a smooth transition of social roles to younger generations.

While aging can involve the loss of friends and family, this option focuses more on mourning rather than the broader concept of disengagement from societal roles and activities.

This option suggests a shift in focus rather than a general withdrawal from society, which is not the central idea of the disengagement theory. The theory posits a broader withdrawal from social roles, not just a reallocation of social focus.