Positivism seeks universal laws, and positivist researchers attempt to create law-like generalizations to

explain events in the social world. This focus on laws in explanation is called

A) nomothetic. B) verstehen. C) determinism. D) ideographic.


A

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The primary reason for alternatives to nursing home care such as home health care, visiting nurses, and personal care homes is to:

a. save money b. drive down the cost of nursing home care c. enable older adults to reside in their own homes for a longer period of time d. improve the quality of care of older adults

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Disengagement theory asserts that older people respond to aging by gradually withdrawing.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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List and describe three life events that affect life in later adulthood.

What will be an ideal response?

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What is an example of a human service organization whose mission is closest to that of "linkage"?

A. Family Services B. Hospice C. Traveler's Aid D. United Way

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