Gerontophobia refers to an older adult having the fear of being placed in a nursing facility

a. True
b. False


ANSWER: False

Sociology

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Which of the following is an example of informal deviance in US culture?

a. Breaking speeding laws b. Underage drinking c. Body piercing d. Bigamy

Sociology

__________ theorists do not believe that social institutions work for the common good of everyone in society. They emphasize that social institutions are most likely to meet the needs of those with the greatest amount of power in a society

a. Conflict b. Functionalist c. Symbolic interaction d. Postmodern

Sociology

Most people prefer to die

a. at home. b. in a hospice residential center. c. in a hospital. d. in a nursing or convalescent home.

Sociology

Which of the following explains why segregation persists in the United States?

A. It is commonplace to identify housing markets by school district. B. Laws are strictly followed by realtors and lenders. C. White residents tend to move out after a certain number of minorities move in. D. Ethnic and racial minorities do not wish to live in integrated communities.

Sociology