Researchers Have Found Links Between Older Adults' Increased Use of the Internet

question 49

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found links between older adults' increased use of the Internet and

• A) increased social isolation.
• B) lower rates of depression.
• C) more difficulty in meeting new people.
• D) lower overall connection to society.

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Definitions:

Extramarital Affair

A romantic or sexual relationship that occurs outside of marriage and violates the marital commitment.

Crisis Intervention

An immediate and short-term psychological care aimed at assisting individuals in a crisis situation to restore equilibrium to their biopsychosocial functioning and to minimize the potential for psychological trauma.

Superficial Cuts

Minor injuries resulting from a sharp object breaking the skin, typically not deep enough to affect muscles or other underlying tissues.

Precipitating Event

An incident or situation that triggers the onset of a crisis or exacerbates an existing psychological condition.