Older Adults, Especially Those with Chronic Illnesses or Who Live

question 12

Multiple Choice

Older adults, especially those with chronic illnesses or who live in nursing homes, are susceptible to what medical condition which results in death in over one-third of patients over 65 years of age?

• A) Shingles
• B) Pneumonia
• C) Influenza
• D) Tuberculosis

Describe how motivation and ability to think about the message influence the route of persuasion.

Understand the impact of message and source characteristics on persuasion.

Explain the concept of balance theory and its similarities to cognitive dissonance.

Understand the principles and types of memory processes.

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Definitions:

McCarthy's Rantings

Refers to the careless and aggressive accusations made by Senator Joseph McCarthy during the 1950s, particularly against alleged communists in the U.S.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for employment, used as an indicator of the health of an economy.

G.I. Bill

Enacted in 1944, a law that provided various benefits to returning World War II veterans, including educational grants and loan guaranties for homes.

FHA Loans

Mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration, designed to help borrowers obtain homes by lowering some of the costs of their mortgage loans.