Briefly describe the ways in which culture shapes the view of late adulthood

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: In general, Asian societies have a history of venerating the elderly more than Western societies. Asian cultures like the Japanese, who are more industrialized, are beginning to experience a change toward more Western views of aging. In Asian societies, the elders usually control resources to a great extent. Asian cultures are more organized around extended families that integrate older generations; therefore, young Asians see elders as knowledgeable and valuable. Chinese society promotes respect for elders, but actual behavior may not accurately reflect those beliefs except in elite society. Latino and African cultures also venerate elderly people.

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A. Interaction effect B. Levels of the independent variable C. Marginal means D. Factorial designs

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What does the “Apgar” in “Apgar Scale” stand for?

What will be an ideal response?

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One proposed hypothesis that may explain female orgasmic disorder is that it is caused by __________.

A. a woman's fear of not being sexually attractive to her sexual partner B. a woman's desire to please her partner, while sacrificing her own needs C. a dislike of or disinterest in sexual activity D. sexual inexperience

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