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stephzh

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A devaluation of the elderly that results in discrimination against them is termed __________.
 
  a. ageism
  b. gerontologism
  c. sexism
  d. scapegoating

Question 2

In the United States in the late nineteenth century, new industrial technology contributed to a rise in industrial accidents, but social welfare legislation to aid those injured did not yet exist. This illustrates __________.
 
  a. the Eichmann effect
  b. future shock
  c. culture lag
  d. autonomous technology



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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