__________ theorists view aging as especially problematic in contemporary capitalistic societies. As people grow older, their power tends to diminish unless they are able to maintain wealth. Consequently, those who have been disadvantaged in their younger years become even more so in late adulthood
a. Conflict b. Postmodern
c. Functionalist d. Symbolic interactionist
a
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. The U.S. effectively separates all religions from government. b. In the U.S. Christianity is often treated as if it is the national religion. c. The U.S. incorporates holidays and rituals of all faiths equally into its public observances. d. The government of the U.S. prohibits religions other than Christianity.
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a. one out of four men and one out of five women said that the word old did not apply to them b. achieving inner harmony requires refusing to accept past disappointments and living as if you were 20 years younger. c. the individual's own reaction to aging is the primary factor in age discrimination. d. most refuse to stop driving.
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A. Native Americans B. Hispanics C. Asian Americans D. Whites