Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. People born in the years after World War II through the early 1960s are referred to as the baby boom generation.
2. “Life expectancy” defines people ages 85 and over who are the fastest growing cohort in the United States.
3. The term oldest-old refers to the amount of time in years a person can expect to live from birth.
4. Centenarians are people at least 100 years old.
5. Most men over age 85 are married, but most women over age 85 are widowed.
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
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a. it acts as a deterrent to revolution b. it provides careers for professional soldiers c. it provides jobs and revenue d. most people are inherently aggressive
The smallest possible group consists of
a. one person. b. two people. c. three people. d. 10 people.
__________ have responded to declining sales in part by contributing to federal politicians to the extent of $1.5 million during the 2009–2010 election cycle
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).