All of the Following Persons Are Eligible for a Benefit

question 51

Multiple Choice

All of the following persons are eligible for a benefit under the retirement portion of the Social Security program EXCEPT

• A)a divorced spouse,age 55,who was married to the retired worker for 6 years.
• B)a retired worker's 63 year-old spouse who is no longer caring for children.
• C)a retired worker's 52 year-old spouse who is caring for a 12 year-old daughter of the retired worker.
• D)a retired worker's unmarried 20 year-old son who has been severely disabled because of an automobile accident while he was in elementary school.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Solidarity

A concept in sociology that describes a form of social cohesion derived from the homogeneity of individuals in a society, often found in traditional and small-scale societies.

Organic Solidarity

A term referring to the social cohesion that arises when individuals in a society perform a wide variety of specialized roles and thus become interdependent.

Cohesiveness

The quality of forming a united whole, especially in social groups, characterized by mutual agreement, solidarity, and attachment among members.

Urbanization

The process by which a community acquires the characteristics of city life.