Due to the Social Welfare Programs Instituted in Developed Countries

question 130

Multiple Choice

Due to the social welfare programs instituted in developed countries in the course of the 20th century, people over age 65 are now _____.

• A) the most dependent segment of the population
• B) the poorest segment of the population
• C) the most affluent segment of the population
• D) the least self-sufficient segment of the population

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Definitions:

Peg-Word System

A mnemonic technique for memorizing lists by associating items with a pre-memorized list of words or numbers.

Visually Associating

The process of forming connections or associations between visual images to facilitate remembering or understanding.

Mental Images

are representations in a person's mind of the physical world outside of that person, which can include visual, auditory, or other sensory experiences.

Imagery

Mental pictures; a powerful aid to effortful processing, especially when combined with encoding.