Successful Aging Involves All of the Following EXCEPT

question 36

Multiple Choice

Successful aging involves all of the following EXCEPT

• A)avoiding debilitating diseases and disability by eating a healthy diet,exercising,and not smoking.
• B)maintaining cognitive function and engaging in mentally challenging tasks.
• C)refusing to accept physical,emotional,and social changes associated with growing older.
• D)participating in meaningful activities,including social,family,and volunteer activities.

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Definitions:

Poverty

A socio-economic condition characterized by a lack of means to meet basic personal needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community.

Social Capital

Social capital refers to the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively through mutual trust and cooperation.

Cultural Capital

Refers to the non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means, including education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.