Which of the Following Does the Textbook Identify as a Particularly

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does the textbook identify as a particularly significant problem among elderly people who retire, lose a spouse and/or friends, and cannot rely on family members or state institutions for social support?

• A) social imbalance
• B) social isolation
• C) social stratification
• D) economic inflation

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