Gerontophobia means:
a. fear of youth
b. love of youth
c. dread of the elderly
d. focus on youth
c
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Describe the key elements of the two types of socialization theories.
What will be an ideal response?
According to the public opinion data in the textbook, since the 1970s, whites’ attitudes about racial inequalities __________.
A) reflect more support for the need for affirmative action and other policies to remediate inequalities than ever before in U.S. history B) are more essentialist today than ever before in U.S. history C) reflect substantially more understanding of institutional discrimination D) have remained largely unchanged
An example of __________ is the music industry, in which a few giant companies are behind many of the labels and artists known to consumers
a. monopoly b. conglomerate c. oligopoly d. shared monopoly
Which of the following is true about the elderly’s health?
A) They are less likely to be in ill health than other age groups. B) They are less likely to be hospitalized than the nonold. C) Their medical expenses are less than those for the middle-aged. D) They are more likely to be in ill health than other age groups.