The Developed and the Developing Worlds Face Different Age Structure

question 45

Multiple Choice

The developed and the developing worlds face different age structure issues. Developed countries are facing a relatively high proportion of older people compared with other age groups, where as developing countries

• A) are facing a decreasing number of older people, although they make up a large proportion of the overall population
• B) are facing a decreasing number of older people, and they do not make up a large proportion of the overall population
• C) are facing an increasing number of older people, although they do not make up a large proportion of the overall population
• D) are facing an increasing number of older people, although they make up a large proportion of the overall population
• E) are experiencing no change in their age structures

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Definitions:

Foot-in-the Door Technique

A persuasion strategy where a small request is made first in order to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.

Large Request

A significant or considerable demand or appeal made by one party to another.

Lowball Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initially favorable offer is made, only to have the terms change unfavorably once initial commitment is secured.

Compliance

The tendency to agree to do things requested by others, often to conform with social norms or expectations.