Which of These Illustrates the Concept That Age Is a Social

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of these illustrates the concept that age is a social construction?

• A) Depending on the norms of their society, 60-year-olds may be doddering and decrepit or in the robust prime of life.
• B) The life expectancy of different societies varies widely, from about 30 to 85 years.
• C) Human infants are incapable of providing for themselves, and depend on others to survive.
• D) The passing of years determines the characteristics of age.

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