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kodithompson

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following is true of ageism?
 
  a. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.
  b. It causes a person to fear aging.
  c. It involves the use of cultural sensitivity to address concerns of aging.
  d. It focuses on resources for the older adult.

Question 2

To what age group does the term aged apply?
 
  a. 5564 years of age
  b. 6574 years of age
  c. 7584 years of age
  d. 85 and older


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ErinKing

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Ageism is a negative belief pattern that influences persons to discriminate against persons solely on the basis of age and can lead to destructive behaviors toward the older adult.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The term aged refers to persons who are 7584 years of age.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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