Which Statement Best Characterizes the World's Aging Population Trends

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the world's aging population trends?

• A)The next 50 years will see a large increase in older people throughout the world.
• B)The world's population will not age as quickly as the U.S. population will.
• C)Although the world's population is old now, the aging of the world's population will end soon.
• D)The share of the world's population that is older will decrease in the coming years.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or ideas, prompting an individual to seek consistency.

Attitudes

The settled ways of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Intentions

The plans or goals that individuals form to guide their actions, often predicting behavior in various contexts.