By 2050 the number of older persons in the world will

a. decrease
b. be the same as today
c. exceed the number of younger persons for the first time in history
d. exceed the number of all other demographic groups


c. exceed the number of younger persons for the first time in history

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There are different federal policy approaches to the use of illegal substances. These approaches include:

a. treatment through medical and mental health intervention b. lax law enforcement c. prevention through major federal programs d. legalization of marijuana

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A severely depressed man binges every few months. He has severe

tremors when he withdraws from alcohol. He lives alone and drinks at home, making it to work the next day. His employer is now dissatisfied with his behavior and wants him to get help. Which location would be the most appropriate for detoxification from a binge? A. Hospital emergency room B. Community detox center as an inpatient C. Hospital as an inpatient D. Hospital as an outpatient

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Activities to help individuals cope with loss, form social networks, and manage societal change would be most relevant for which of the following groups?

a. the elderly b. individuals with anxiety c. non-verbal individuals d. individuals with serious mental illness

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Evaluate the following statements to determine which describes the paradoxical nature of empowerment

A. Empowerment happens in theory but not in practice. B. Empowerment is something that workers cannot do directly for clients but can only aid clients in doing it themselves. C. Empowerment applies to women, but not to men. D. Empowerment happens when you least expect it to occur.

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