Ellen Is an 85-Year-Old Widow Who Spends Most of Her

question 23

Multiple Choice

Ellen is an 85-year-old widow who spends most of her days watching television and doing crossword puzzles. She has few friends and only has occasional contact with her family because she doesn't want to be a burden to them. Ellen complains that she is lonely and is unable to recognize that she  

• A)is a prisoner of her loneliness because she fails to realize how much others could benefit from her company. 
• B)is unable to change her pattern because she is set in her ways. 
• C)needs to stop complaining so people will want to be with her. 
• D)is feeling sorry for herself.

---

Definitions:

Persons With Disabilities

Individuals who have physical, mental, intellectual, or sensorial impairments that may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

Privacy and Security

The practices and policies in place to protect individuals’ personal information and ensure their data is secure from unauthorized access.

Cruise Lines

Companies that operate cruise ships, which are large passenger ships used primarily for vacationing and leisure travel.

Data Transmission

The process of transferring data between devices or components in a computer network.