______ is the number of older persons 65+ for every 100 people aged 16-64.

A. Aging
B. Sex ratio
C. Life expectancy
D. Old-age dependency ratio


Answer: D

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Coping in which each partner attempts to cope with his or her own strain in ways that do not harm the relationship and also attend to the other's emotional needs is called

a. social bonding. b. relationship-focused coping c. listener backchanneling. d. de-escalation coping

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Which of the following statements about race is true? a. Official recognition of race by the government matters

b. Racial formation occurs in youth. c. Biological characteristics are the major determinants of race. d. Individuals may have a single race but multiple ethnicities.

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Japan has the largest number of Buddhists, followed by China.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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