Which of the Following Is True About Volunteer Activities of Aging

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about volunteer activities of aging adults?

• A)Only about 10 percent of elders in industrialized nations report volunteering.
• B)Of those who volunteer,over half give 200 or more hours per year.
• C)Men volunteer more often than women.
• D)Time spent volunteering usually begins to decline by age 60.

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Definitions:

Suggestion Involvement

The act of making proposals or recommendations as a part of the engagement in a process or discussion.

Theory Y

A management theory that assumes employees are self-motivated, enjoy work, and will take responsibility if given the opportunity.

Subordinates

Individuals who are under the authority or control of someone else in an organizational hierarchy.

Empowerment

The process of granting individuals or groups more power and control over their lives, which includes improving their ability to make choices and transforming those choices into desired actions and outcomes.