Which of the Following Statements Describing African American Elders Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describing African American elders is false?

• A) They are poorer than whites.
• B) They are not as healthy as whites.
• C) Their life expectancy at birth is as long as whites.
• D) They are less likely to be married than any other ethnic group.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms shown by an individual, which causes distress, disability, or an increased risk of suffering, death, pain, or an important loss of freedom.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Dangerous

Something or someone that is likely to cause harm or injury.

Medical Model

An approach to understanding and treating illness that focuses on biological factors, treating mental or physical disorders as diseases with diagnoses and medical treatments.