Which Statement Is True About Formal Support for Older Adults

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about formal support for older adults?

• A) Formal support spares older adults from feeling overly dependent in their close relationships.
• B) Ethnic minority older adults more readily accept formal assistance than members of the majority culture.
• C) African-American older adults say they rely more on their church than on their families for assistance.
• D) Formal support results in psychological distress because older adults do not like to accept help from strangers.

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Definitions:

Adults Ages 55+

A demographic group consisting of individuals who are 55 years old and above.

TEDS-A Data

Information collected through the Treatment Episode Data Set - Admissions, focusing on the demographics and substance abuse characteristics of treatment admissions.

Commonly Reported Substance

A substance often cited in surveys or studies for its frequent use or misuse by individuals.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of human development from childhood to adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19.