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Harriet can handle dressing, shopping, and food preparation by herself. However, Harriet allows her daughter Ada to assist with these activities, leaving Harriet more stamina for gardening. Harriet is managing her aging by __________.
 
  A) becoming overly dependent on Ada
  B) readily accepting formal support from Ada
  C) giving up personal control of her social support
  D) freeing up energy for endeavors that are personally satisfying

Question 2

Lela, age 81, has lived in her own apartment since her husband died six years ago. Lately, she has been having difficulty with tasks of daily living. Lelas family and friends want to help. For social support to foster her well-being, __________.
 
  A) it should be informal rather than formal
  B) Lela must take personal control of it
  C) it should follow the dependencysupport script
  D) it should follow the independenceignore script



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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