_____ stress that old age has no inherent meaning
a. Conflict theorists
b. Symbolic interactionists
c. Functionalists
d. All social scientists
b. Symbolic interactionists
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Lois Benjamin's research on the life experiences of high-achieving African
Americans suggests that a. race has little to do with the life experiences of successful people. b. racism remains a burden even among privileged African Americans. c. race is now more of a barrier to African Americans than ever before in U.S. history. d. racism mainly affects lower-class African Americans.
Research has found that the unmarried child-free elderly interact more with friends than do the married child-free elderly. The likely reason is that
(a) the unmarried child-free elderly have more time on their hands. (b) the married child-free elderly is consumed with keeping up with relatives from both sides. (c) the unmarried child-free elderly have better interpersonal skills. (d) married couples tend to depend more on each other than outsiders.
Which spouse is most likely to contact a lawyer and initiate a divorce?
a. each spouse has the same probability—women are as likely as men b. there is no research to answer this question c. the husband d. the wife
Research findings suggest that differences in death anxiety appear to be more a function of religiosity than age
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.