1. (p. 04) Which of the following is not part of the definition of senescence? A. the application of evolutionary principles to decline in old age B. death is a part of the process of natural selection C. death is a way to weed out worn-out members of a population D. old age can be a period of renewal and increased wisdom 2. (p. 04) A subfield of gerontology is A. scientology B. social gerontology C. sociology D. social work 3. (p. 04) Social gerontologists are concerned mainly with the _______ of aging. A. physical component B. biological component C. social component D. financial component 4. (p. 04) Which of the following is not a factor associated with successful aging? A. setting goals and working to achieve them B. participating in meaningful activities C. adopting a lifestyle to reach maximum level of functioning D. accepting compulsory retirement