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
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A. The age at which a person is eligible for benefits has increased. B. Benefits have been reduced. C. The system itself continues to struggle with solvency. D. All of these answers are correct.
Choosing not to recycle because of the inconvenience of washing and sorting items is an example of the cultural value of ______, which contributes to environmental problems
a. consumerism b. individualism c. familism d. militarism
One of the positive functions of religion is to
a. provide emotional comfort in times of need. b. persecute nonbelievers. c. justify war. d. justify terrorism.
Researchers estimate that for men born between 1965 and 1969 ___________ of African Americans will serve some time in prison by the time they are thirty
A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 30%