Which of the Following Is a Multidisciplinary Field of Study

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a multidisciplinary field of study, is the study of aging processes and aging individuals, as well as of the practices and policies that are designed to assist older adults?

• A) Geriatrics
• B) Structural psychology
• C) Gerontology
• D) Life-course sociology

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Definitions:

FICA Taxes

Taxes collected under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act that fund Social Security and Medicare programs.

Regressive

Pertaining to a tax system in which the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, commonly considered less fair because it imposes a heavier burden relative to income on those with less.

Progressive

Pertaining to a taxation system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, imposing a higher percentage rate on the wealthy to ensure equity.

Consumption Tax

A tax on the purchase of goods or services, levied at the point of sale, designed to tax spending rather than income or savings.