Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Population

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the population over the age of 65?

• A) The fastest growing segment of the entire U.S.population is the over-85 group.
• B) There are more men than women in all segments of elderly population.
• C) There are fewer baby boomers over the age of 65.
• D) The average age of this group is getting lower.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

This refers to the tendency of individuals to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining another's behavior.

Actor-Observer Effect

A social psychology phenomenon where individuals attribute their own actions to situational factors but the actions of others to their personalities.

Situational Attributions

The process of attributing someone's behavior to external factors, such as situational influences or environmental conditions, as opposed to personal characteristics.

Causal Attributions

Explanations of an individual’s behavior.