The life-course model views aging as______________? A. a process that continues from birth to death B. a process shaped by the forces of capitalism C. a process of adapting to changing social roles D. a process shaped by psychological decline
According to Davis (1995) women may seek cosmetic surgery because_____________? A. they have a deep-rooted sense of ineffectiveness and are striving for control B. they are in pursuit of the perfect body fueled by images of beautyC. they perceive a…
In less developed countries this percentage is far less It is_____________? A. 10%B. 7.7% C. 6.5% D. None of these
There are many legal limits that are attached to age a few examples are_____________? A. voting age B. age of consent C. drinking ageD. All of the above
In biology the senescence is______________? A. the process of growthB. the process of aging C. infant period D. None of these
Constructionist studies of old age view it as_______________? A. a medical condition B. a period of life C. a state of mindD. a social category
The dependency ratio describes______________? A. the size of working population supporting the young and the old B. the number of children dependent upon the adults in a family C. the amount of care both give and received by older people…
Disengagement theory holds that it is functional for society if as people reach old age they_____________? A. take on full-time paid employmentB. take on less taxing and important roles C. take one new and demanding civic roles D. take on…
In Pakistan society no laws were made for the protection of elderly citizens the major cause was the belief_____________? A. That they can look after themselvesB. The sons are responsible C. The daughters are responsible D. None of these
Western countries have a larger percentage of aged that is_____________? A. 19.4% B. 12% C. 20% D. None of these