Why Are Fewer Older People Now Residing in Nursing Homes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why are fewer older people now residing in nursing homes?

• A) They live in hospitals.
• B) They have access to better care.
• C) They die before they are admitted.
• D) They would rather live with their families.

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Definitions:

Paranoid

A state of mind characterized by irrational distrust or suspicion of others, often leading to misinterpretation of others' intentions as malevolent.

In-group Member

An individual who belongs to and identifies with a specific social group, leading to a sense of belonging and identity within that group.

Out-group Member

An individual who is perceived as not belonging to one's own group, often seen as different or outside the in-group.

In-group Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide the behavior of members within a group.