Religious involvement is especially high in African-American communities because
A) family ties are often strained and unfulfilling.
B) there are few other community resources available to them.
C) churches are an important source of financial support for African-American seniors.
D) African-American seniors look to religion as a powerful resource for social support beyond the family.
D
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a. secondary b. primary c. tertiary d. basic