Which of the Following Is Not One of the Premises

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the premises of the political economy of aging?

• A) social policy reflects the dominant belief system that is crucial in enforcing, bolstering, and extending, structured inequalities in the wider economic, political, and social order
• B) the strong influences of intrapersonal factors to the normal health-related changes that are part of growing old, place some constraints on what older people are capable of doing
• C) the social structure shapes how older people are perceived and how they perceive themselves
• D) the labels applied to the elderly and social policy shape the experience of old age
• E) social policy and the politics of aging mirror wider social inequalities and power struggles

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Definitions:

Decision

A choice between alternative courses of action.

Action Plan

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something, outlining tasks, timelines, and resources.

Performance Opportunity

A situation or occurrence that allows an individual or organization to demonstrate their abilities and achieve significant improvements or success.

Strategic Opportunism

Focuses on long‐term objectives while being flexible in dealing with short‐term problems.