Which Definition Correctly Describes a Person's Functional Ability

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which definition correctly describes a person's functional ability?

• A)Functional ability is the measure of the expected changes of aging that a person is experiencing.
• B)Functional ability refers to an individual's motivation to live independently.
• C)Functional ability refers to the level of cognition present in an older person.
• D)Functional ability refers to a person's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society.

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Definitions:

Goods And Services

The physical items (goods) and activities or benefits (services) that fulfill consumer needs and wants.

Progressive Tax

At the individual level, a tax whose average tax rate increases as the taxpayer’s income increases. At the national level, a tax for which the average tax rate (= tax revenue/GDP) rises with GDP.

Average Tax Rate

Total tax paid divided by total taxable income or some other base (such as total income) against which to compare the amount of tax paid. Expressed as a percentage.

Highly Progressive

A tax system in which tax rates increase significantly as income or wealth rises.