Which of the Following Statements About Volunteering in Late Adulthood

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about volunteering in late adulthood is true?

• A) Only about 10 percent of 60- to 70-year-olds in industrialized nations report volunteering.
• B) Older adults with less education and lower incomes are the most likely to volunteer.
• C) Of older adults who volunteer, over half give 200 or more hours per year.
• D) Time spent volunteering usually begins to decline by age 60.

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Definitions:

Right-to-Work Laws

Legislation that prohibits union security agreements, ensuring that employment is not affected by membership or non-membership in a labor union.

Collective Bargaining

A process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreeing on working conditions, wages, and benefits.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal salary that employers can pay their employees.

Labor Union

An organization of workers that aims to negotiate with employers for better wages, working conditions, and benefits.