The Term Ageism Refers To:​

question 56

Multiple Choice

The term ageism refers to:​

• A) the physical and psychological changes associated with aging.
• B) the privileges enjoyed by older adults in the society.
• C) the age-related decline in the memory of adults.
• D) the prejudice against people because of their age.

Explain the strengths and limitations of experimental research and participant observation in social sciences.

Discuss the ethical dimensions of sociological research, including the principles of informed consent and the debate over deception.

Understand the role of hypothesis testing and operationalization in the research process.

Analyze the role of subjectivity and the insider-outsider perspective in research.

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Definitions:

Certain Groups

Specific segments of a population defined by characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, or interest.

Poverty

A condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education, and information.

Parents' Emotional State

The feelings and emotional condition of parents, which can influence their behavior and interaction with their children.

Children's Development

The process through which children undergo changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains as they grow.