The Status of Older Adults Has Declined Over Time Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

The status of older adults has declined over time because:

• A) ​the intellectual ability of older adults starts declining dramatically from the age of 65.
• B) ​the children of older adults feel threatened by their parents' knowledge and skills.
• C) ​the children of older adults are no longer dependent on their parents for their livelihood.
• D) ​the government has imposed strict laws to prevent older adults from holding high positions at work.

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Definitions:

Stalactites

Icicle-shaped formations that hang from the ceilings of caves, formed by the deposit of minerals from dripping water.

Calcite

A common and widely distributed mineral consisting of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), important in the formation of limestone and marble.

Stalactite

A conical or cylindrical cave formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is composed mostly of calcium carbonate.

Travertine

A variety of limestone that is commonly concentrically banded and porous.