Surveys of the Elderly Indicate That Generally They Are ______

question 242

Multiple Choice

Surveys of the elderly indicate that generally they are ______.

• A) unhappy with their lives and unhappier than most young adults
• B) unhappy with their lives, but just as happy as most young adults
• C) happy with their lives, but unhappier than most young adults
• D) happy with their lives and happier than most young adults

---

Definitions:

Normalization Principle

The concept that individuals with disabilities or mental health issues should be entitled to live a life as close as possible to the norms and values of society.

Deinstitutionalization

refers to the policy of moving mentally ill patients out of state-run institutions and closing those institutions in favor of community-based treatment.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A group of disorders that affect the development of the nervous system, leading to atypical brain function which can impact emotional regulation, learning ability, self-control, and memory.