Most frail elders in the United States rely primarily on unpaid care by someone close to the care recipient, such as a spouse, daughter, son, or even a grandchild, friend, or neighbor. This care is referred to as __________.

A. informal care
B. generated care
C. total care
D. model care


Answer: A

Sociology

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erratic hours and hectic business, as the position requires being on her feet for a long period of time. Which of the following concepts best illustrates this scenario? A) age discrimination B) age cohort C) representations D) demographic transition

Sociology

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a. ?the use of drugs to give individuals advantages over others. b. ?the continued use of drugs that have been proven ineffective. c. ?the use of non-prescription drugs by patients. d. ?the use of drugs by individuals disfigured by burns. e. ?the use of drugs by the “genetic underclass.”

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During natural disasters at home and abroad, many Americans are enormously generous. Which of the following core U.S. values does this best illustrate?

A) ?Conformity B) Material possessions? C) Humanitarianism? D) Individualism? E) Democracy

Sociology

Martin Luther, founder of the Lutheran church, used the printing press to spread religious information. Which of the following is TRUE of religious marketing today?

A. It is seen as a mark of secularization and not done by fundamentalist religious groups. B. It continues to be led by Lutheran groups. C. It is only used by Christian faith groups. D. It has encouraged modification of some aspects of faith to reach consumer demand.

Sociology