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Janet is 73 years old. Her son has observed a relatively sudden change in her tempo of movement recently. She has begun to move more slowly and change position very deliberately. What is the most likely explanation for her behavior?
 
  a. She is purposefully attempting to prevent dizziness due to normal respiratory and circulatory degeneration. b. She is too tired to move any faster.
  c. She is thinking, At my age, why should I rush?
  d. She is showing signs of senility due to neural degeneration.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a factor in describing aging issues as women's issues?
 
  a. The majority of those 85 years old and over are women. b. Women are better prepared for aging than men.
  c. Men aren't interested in aging issues.
  d. Men don't show many physical characteristics of aging.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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