Which of these illustrates the concept that age is a social construction?
A) Depending on the norms of their society, 60-year-olds may be doddering and decrepit or in the robust prime of life.
B) The life expectancy of different societies varies widely, from about 30 to 85 years.
C) Human infants are incapable of providing for themselves, and depend on others to survive.
D) The passing of years determines the characteristics of age.
Answer: A
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