In the context of the theories of aging, which of the following is an assumption made by the symbolic theory of aging?
A) It assumes that the elderly compete with youth for jobs and social resources.
B) It assumes that the gradual and mutual withdrawal of the elderly and society from each other is a natural process.
C) It assumes that the elderly socially construct meaning in their interactions with others and society.
D) It assumes that the earlier habit patterns, values, and attitudes of an individual are carried forward as the person ages.
C
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a) lay railroads. b) erect housing. c) harvest plantations. d) build boats.
Who supplemented Sutherland and Cressey's Theory of Differential Association by adding the concept of Differential Identification?
a. Daniel Glaser b. Norman Dunn c. Thomas Ward d. Martin Morris
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a. Although population increases geometrically, technological innovation will guarantee adequate food supplies. b. Increases in the food supply inevitably lead to increases in population. c. Population increases geometrically while the available food supply increases arithmetically. d. Population increases in direct proportion to the available food supply.
An underlying assumption of age stratification is that:
A. all societies rank individuals on ascribed characteristics. B. there are similar social structures in all societies. C. all societies rank individuals on achieved characteristics. D. all societies group people into social categories.