Which is the most commonly held belief about older adults that transcends most cultures?
1) Older people are to be respected and revered.
2) Old age is a state of mind.
3) Older people have an important role in teaching and keeping rituals.
4) Older people are respected and are believed to become wiser with age.
ANS: 1
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