According to Malthusian theory,
a. improved agricultural technology would eliminate food shortages which, in turn, would accelerate population growth.
b. food shortages and consequent population decline among the masses would occur because the rich would take the food surplus from the poor.
c. food shortages due to population growth would lead to war, disease, and starvation and ultimately a slower population growth.
d. modern medicine would decrease the mortality rate and increase the fertility rate, thus creating massive overpopulation.
Question 2
Symbolic interactionists highlight the idea that
a. quality of life among the elderly can be objectified.
b. negative labels such as geezer reflect ageism.
c. definitions of old age are consistent throughout the decades.
d. older people today have little political power.