The perceptions of the elderly by other segments of the population are sometimes negative. How do some people see older people? (Mark all that apply.)
A) As being selfless and self-absorbed
B) As not contributing to society
C) As draining economic resources
D) As competing with children for resources
E) As using health care resources they need
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback: Retirement and perceived nonproductively are also responsible for negative feelings because a younger working person may falsely see older people as not contributing to society and as draining economic resources. Younger working people may actually feel that older people are in competition with children for resources. The older population is generally not seen as being selfless or as needing the health care resources that they need by those people who look at the elderly in a negative fashion.
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