The elderly in the United States have a higher than average suicide rate. What seems to be the most important influence?

A. reduced income
B. declining health
C. a lack of social relationships
D. criminal involvement


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. increased mortality rates b. more families have both partners in the labor force c. a trend toward later marriage d. more widespread use of contraceptives

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Family development theory has been criticized for: a. assuming the sequential processes of intact, nuclear families

b. placing too much emphasis on diversity. c. being too complex. d. ignoring the contribution of children to family processes.

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list the ways that organized crime infiltrates a society

What will be an ideal response?

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Sociologists believe that socialization plays a key role in determining gender differences.

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

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