For most of this century, the United States culture has emphasized youth. This emphasis tends to influence perceptions of the elderly by
(a) defining value based on age.
(b) reinforcing negative stereotypes of the elderly.
(c) limiting the elder populations' job prospects.
(d) limiting the elderly's ability to interact with younger generations.
(b)
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Which of the following barriers is still encountered by older Hmong residents?
a. occupation b. public healthcare c. language d. housing
Which of the following is the best example of the wheel pattern of communication?
a. sitting in a circle with other students for a class discussion b. talking with your friends at a picnic lunch c. a teacher standing at the front of the classroom and directing interaction d. a chat group over the web
The major function of marriage enrichment is to:
a. patch up a troubled marriage. b. remedy the problems of parenting. c. emphasize more satisfactory sexual adjustment. d. strengthen the marital relationship and enhance personal growth.
The socialization of children into following schedules and obeying authorities in order to prepare them to be future employees is an example of
a. a materialist conception of history. b. a latent function of the educational system. c. macrosociology. d. a manifest function of the educational system.