Which of the Following Describes the Feminist Perspective of Aging

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the feminist perspective of aging?

• A) It distorts the importance of gender in relation to other factors (such as race and social class).
• B) It states that gender defines life experiences, including aging.
• C) It reverses the traditional perspective by examining aging in terms of strengths, rather than weaknesses.
• D) It describes how women have distinct social advantages over men when it comes to aging.

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Definitions:

Fear Hierarchy

A fear hierarchy is a list of feared situations or objects that are arranged in descending order according to how much they evoke anxiety. This list is then used in therapy for exposure exercises.

Response Prevention

A behavioral treatment technique, particularly used in treating OCD, where the patient is prevented from performing a compulsive behavior.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Anxiety

A sensation of apprehension or fear, often about something that is going to happen soon or an outcome that is not yet clear.