The study of the social dimensions of the elderly is referred to as

a. sociology.
b. demography.
c. geriatrics.
d. social gerontology.
e. ageism.


D

Sociology

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Sociology

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a. consumerism b. individualism c. familism d. militarism

Sociology

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Sociology

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A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 30%

Sociology