Upon the deaths of their retired spouses, most widows experience a one-third drop in household income from Social Security

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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An organization that believes that good practices in and of themselves are culturally appropriate is seen as culturally _________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Directives such as the following appeared in 13th-century English law."Feed the poor. If you do not feed them, you kill them." "Our superfluities belong to the poor."

"Whatever you have beyond what suffices for your needs belongs to others." "A man who keeps for himself more than he needs is guilty of theft." Which of the following did these directives apply to? A. the richest of society B. society as a whole C. those that did not work D. the clergy of each parish

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Suicide among older adults:

a. Is less common than among teenagers b. Attempts are higher, but completion is lower among older adults c. Women are more likely to commit suicide d. Depression is among the most serious risk factors for suicide

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The support ratio, or dependency ratio, refers to:

a. The proportion of the federal budget that is devoted to age-based entitlement programs b. A numerical measure of the number of persons in the labor force compared to the number of persons not in the labor force. c. A measure of the life-time contributions of older persons to the economy d. None of the above e. All of the above

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