Question

mason and his brother tanner were not close growing up. as adults, they lived in cities 2,000 miles apart; years elapsed between their perfunctory phone calls. during the 2020 covid - 19 pandemic, however, they began video chatting every few weeks, a practice they have maintained as the pandemic has abated. the recent increase in the frequency of the brothers communication best illustrates:

• the positivity effect.
• the paradox of well - being.
• socioemotional selectivity.
• generativity.

Explanation:

Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age or face life - altering events (like a pandemic), they prioritize meaningful relationships and increase interactions with close others. Mason and Tanner, who were not close before, increased their communication during and after the pandemic, focusing on their relationship, which fits this theory. The positivity effect is about preferring positive info in old age, the paradox of well - being is about age and well - being trends, and generativity is about contributing to future generations—none fit as well as socioemotional selectivity.

Answer:

C. socioemotional selectivity