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luminitza

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on: Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following terms was introduced by sociologist Robert Butler to describe misconceptions and myths that lead to age-based discrimination?

a. elder abuse
b. ageism
c. elderism
d. oldism

Question 2

The older the population, the lower the dependency ratio.

a. true
b. false

Loise Hard

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. ageism

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. false

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