The feminization of poverty results, in part, from
a. government policies that encourage welfare dependency
b. the innate weakness of women.
c. the types of jobs women hold compared to men's jobs.
d. biological differences in capability.
c
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a.spirituality and the process of dying. b. remedying financial issues. c. resolving conflicts with family members. d. creating new relationships with other hospice patients.
Vaillant (2002) proposed a model of successful aging based upon six criteria. Three of these are related to health. Which one below is not one of Vaillant's health criteria?
a. no physical disability at age 75 as rated by a physician b. no problems with IADLs c. length of undisabled life d. BMI of 25 or less
Almost all voluntary relationships involve the expectation of exchange
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these statements about reference groups is false?
A. Reference groups always provide good role models. B. One does not belong to a reference group. C. The influence of a reference group may be positive or negative. D. Identification with a social group can strongly influence self-esteem.