Why Might the Term "Successful Aging" Be Problematic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why might the term "successful aging" be problematic?

• A) It ignores the struggles of underprivileged individuals associated with systematic oppression.
• B) It does not acknowledge that men and women face different struggles.
• C) It ignores that the final developmental milestone is the most difficult one.
• D) It stigmatizes those with chronic illness and/or disabilities.

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Definitions:

Resource Scarcity

A situation where resources are limited in availability and cannot satisfy all uses and desires.

Opportunity Costs

The potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, meaning that there is no tendency for the market price to change unless external factors alter supply or demand.

Specializing

The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a limited range of goods or services, to gain a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency, quality, or cost.