Which statement correctly identifies Gerontology?

• A. Contextual aging focuses on social and environmental factors.
• B. The study of aging processes is called Gerontology.
• C. Normative aging describes aging due to external triggers.
• D. Reactive effects describe aging due to group characteristics.

Answer: (B)

Gerontology is the study of aging and older adults, looking at how aging unfolds biologically, psychologically, and socially and how it affects individuals and society. The statement that correctly identifies Gerontology says the study of aging processes is called Gerontology. That framing captures the field’s broad focus on aging rather than just medical care or specific aging factors. The other statements mix in terms not used to define the field: contextual aging refers to social and environmental influences, normative aging describes typical aging changes, and reactive effects isn’t a standard term for aging related to group characteristics. So, the best description is that Gerontology is the study of aging processes.