All of the Following Make It Difficult to Define "Old

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following make it difficult to define "old age" precisely EXCEPT

• A) retirement is no longer a life-course transition in the U.S.
• B) people age differently due to the many influences on aging.
• C) different cohorts enter later life with different life experiences and attitudes.
• D) medical science has improved longevity and health of older people.

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Definitions:

European Colonization

The process by which European nations explored, conquered, and settled in territories across the world, starting in the late 15th century, often resulting in profound changes to indigenous populations and cultures.

Independence Movements

Political campaigns, often involving conflict, by which colonial or controlled territories seek to gain sovereignty and self-governance.

Latin America

A region in the Western hemisphere, primarily speaking Spanish, Portuguese, and French, encompassing countries in both South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean.

Economic Development

The process by which the overall health, well-being, and academic level of the general population of a specific area or country improves.