Which of the Following Theories States That Old Age Can

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories states that old age can add to the disadvantages of such factors as class and gender?

• A) buffering theory
• B) ethnicity theory
• C) multiple jeopardy theory
• D) life course perspective theory

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