Which of the following statements represents a myth about aging?
1. Advancing age does not condemn one to dependence and isolation.
2. Older adults do not benefit from supportive psychosocial services.
3. Senility and sadness are not inevitable outcomes with advancing age.
4. Aging itself is not a problem.
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Rationale: A large proportion of healthy older adults, especially those who live alone, can and do benefit from supportive psychosocial services. Older adults are as responsive to mental health services as those of any other age group. Dependence, isolation, senility, and sadness do not equate with growing old. Chronic conditions may increase with age, but aging itself is not considered to be a problem.
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