In the context of social support systems, compared to men, women:
A. are less likely to maintain social networks.
B. have more simple relationships with their network members.
C. are less likely to have frequent contact with their network members.
D. have more people in their support networks.
Answer: D
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Suppose that a state enacts a law that is in conflict with a law passed by the U.S. Congress. Which takes precedence?
a) It depends on which was enacted first. The oldest law takes precedence. b) The state law takes precedence because states are sovereign entities. c) It depends on which was enacted first. The newest law takes precedence. d) Federal law takes precedence over state laws. e) The United Nations must resolve the dispute.
During the demographic transition stage of ____________, little population growth occurs because high birth rates are offset by high death rates. Food shortages, poor sanitation, and lack of adequate medical care contribute to high rates of infant and child mortality
a. postindustrialization b. early industrialization c. advanced industrialization and urbanization d. preindustrial societies
All of the following are components of dominant stereotypes about the elderly EXCEPT:
a. frailty b. dependent c. intelligent d. asexual
In the preindustrial stage of technological development, population ________
a. increases very slowly, with a high birth rate offset by a high death rate. b. increases rapidly due mostly to natural increase. c. increases rapidly due entirely to immigration. d. decreases very rapidly.