In the context of ageism, prejudice refers to negative stereotypes about older people.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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__________ suicide can be the result of major social or cultural changes, leading to social instability and individual perceptions of a lack of meaning in one's life
a. Anomic b. Altruistic c. Egoistic d. Fatalistic
______ is a community of people who share a common culture, usually including a common language, history, and sets of values and beliefs, while ______ is typically based upon shared physical characteristics.
a. Ethnicity; race b. Race; ethnicity c. Ethnicity: color d. Race; color
A number of people falsely fear that their bank is going to be bankrupt. Because of this belief, a large number of people withdraw their cash, which results in the bank running out of money. This is an example of _____.
a. institutionalization b. habituation c. a self-fulfilling prophecy d. culture
If we assume that social forces influence individuals in society, and if we observe U.S. society as consisting in part of values of activity, work, progress, and leisure, we should expect to observe retirees seeking out activities that provide satisfaction and a sense of identity. This is most closely observed and explained by ______.
A. disengagement theory B. activity theory C. political economy of aging D. continuity theory