James believes that he has a limited time left to live.He contemplates the meaning of life frequently and tries to spend as much time as he can with his family.Which theory would BEST predict this behavior?

A) integrity versus despair
B) socio-emotional selectivity theory
C) stratification theory
D) disengagement theory

The socio-emotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age and become more aware of their limited time left, they prioritize emotionally meaningful goals and relationships over ones that are purely informational or exploratory. James' behavior of spending as much time as he can with his family can be explained by this theory.