The dementia of Alzheimer disease is associated with structural changes in the brain, including:
A) Degeneration of the basal ganglia.
B) Hypertrophy of the frontal lobe neurons.
C) Significant aluminum deposits in the brain.
D) Deposition of amyloid plaques in the brain.
Answer: D) Deposition of amyloid plaques in the brain.
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Which perspective focuses on negotiated order?
a. functionalism c. symbolic interaction b. conflict theory d. action theorists
Issues surrounding fatherhood are among the debates in masculinity politics. The National Fatherhood Initiative promotes all of the following ideas EXCEPT:
a. The importance of the natural differences between mothers and fathers. b. A focus on jobs with decent wages that allow fathers to be good providers. c. The belief that "the family" is a foundation of society. d. The importance of heterosexual marriage giving children both a father and mother.
AP News Clips: Students Reside in Retirement HomesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 123, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:______ can damage the self-concepts of the elderly and represents a self-perpetuating cycle of fears that old and younger adults have toward aging in general, disability, death, competition for resources, and the perceived inferiority of particular individuals.
A. Ageism B. Respect C. Services for the elderly D. The economy
Which of the following criticisms was expressed regarding Mills's power elite model?
A. Mills failed to substantiate the interrelationship among members of the power elite. B. Mills failed to clarify when the power elite tolerates protests. C. Mills failed to clarify when the power elite opposes protests. D. All of these answers are correct.