Rose Works in Human Resources at the University

question 40

Multiple Choice

Rose works in human resources at the University. A 65-year-old widow just left Rose's office after submitting an application to be an administrative assistant. Although the elderly applicant was qualified, Rose believes that the woman was too old for the job. This prejudice is an example of:

• A) Social Epidemiology
• B) Gerontology
• C) Medicalization
• D) Ageism

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

This involves the recalculating of interest on a loan or investment by taking into account both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, recalculated on a monthly basis.

Life Annuity

A financial product providing a series of payments at regular intervals for the remainder of the annuitant's life.

Term Annuity

An annuity that provides regular payments for a specific duration or term, as opposed to a lifetime.

Compounded Monthly

The process of adding interest to the principal balance of an investment or loan, resulting in the accumulation of interest each month.