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newyorker26

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Because the current life expectancies are probably close to the biological limit for humans, some feel the overriding goal of geronotology should be to
 
  a. ease the transition from home life to nursing home living for older adults.
  b. help older people accept the inevitability of decline and negative quality of life.
  c. increase the biological limit for the human lifespan.
  d. increase the number of older years that are vigorous and healthy.

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Which social factor is thought to moderate the ill effects of bereavement, particularly for men?
 
  a. remarriage within two years of a spouse's death
  b. moving into a new home
  c. religious affiliation and involvement
  d. family members encouraging self-sufficiency


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trog

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
No problem :)


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