Symptoms and consequences of malnutrition are best examined in ______.
a. the elderly
b. adult women
c. adult men
d. children
d. children
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______________ suicide occurs when individuals kill themselves because they see their futures as hopelessly blocked
a. Egoistic c. Anomic b. Altruistic d. Fatalistic
Marcus is a gerontologist who is studying the degree of impairment that elders face in things such as bathing, dressing, eating, or walking. He is using a common set of measures known as:
a) activities of daily living. b) informal care. c) long-term care. d) formal care. e) construction.
When acting on the belief that a situation exists results in it becoming real, this is called:
a. institutionalized racism. b. a self fulfilling prophecy. c. discrimination. d. scapegoating.
Which age group is most vulnerable to family violence?
A. young adults B. those of middle age C. the elderly D. children