Pedro received an e-mail from a coworker explaining how Microsoft was hacking into the e-mail archives of anyone who used Internet Explorer for online access. Out of concern, Pedro forwarded this e-mail to most of his friends, contributing to the spread of the __________.
a. fad
b. gossip
c. panic
d. rumor
Answer: d. rumor
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According to your textbook, careful assessment of _______is important in understanding the nature and precise source of older adults' problems.
A. balance B. posture C. hearing D. vision
The new generation of elderly
a. will lack experience with extended longevity. b. are unlikely to have made plans to cope with their extended life span. c. will not have lived in the affluence that characterized their parents. d. will have different attitudes toward marriage, community, and personal growth.
Which of these is the best illustration of the characterization of roles as relational?
A. It is not clear at what age children should no longer be expected to depend upon their parents for economic support. B. One's role performance may not fit the role expectations for any particular status. C. In times of rapid social change, the roles for various positions become somewhat unclear. D. In order for a teacher to perform in that role, there must be at least one student
Generally, the poorer the country, the more optimistic people are that their children will grow up to be financially better off than they are themselves.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)