Which of the following characteristics of older adults is ...

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Which of the following characteristics of older adults is explained by the subculture theory?
 
  A) Older adults have little control over the biologic effects of the aging process.
  B) Older adults have a decreased need for social interaction and peer support as they become older.
  C) Older adults may see their status with their peers in terms of economic achievement.
  D) Older adults may interact much more with other older adults than with members of other age groups.

Question 2

A nurse is aware that many health care providers prioritize the role of biology in the aging process. What is a weakness of biologic theories of aging as it applies to nursing?
 
  A) Biologic theories do not account for the differences in life expectancy between men and women.
  B) Biologic theories are unable to explain the role of cell division in life expectancy and the aging process.
  C) Biologic theories of aging do not adequately address issues of wellness and quality of life.
  D) Biologic theories of aging are unable to explain the significant increases in life expectancy that occurred in the 20th century.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
The subculture theory maintains that older people are less well integrated into the larger society and interact more among themselves, compared with people from other age groups. The theory does not prioritize economic achievement or the biologic effects of aging. Older adults do not have a diminished need for social interaction.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Biologic theories of aging do not address the significant influence of nursing, medical, and psychosocial interventions that can improve a person's functioning and life expectancy. More broadly, they do not address holistic questions surrounding wellness. They are generally able to account for increases in life expectancy and phenomena such as cell division.

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