The Purpose of the Social Security Retirement Program Is To

question 8

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Social Security retirement program is to:

• A)ensure retirement income equal to 75 percent of preretirement income.
• B)pay for health care costs.
• C)replace defunct pension fund plans.
• D)provide a basic and adequate income to eligible retirees.
• E)levy tax on the retirement funds of federal civilian employees.

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Definitions:

Listening Habits

Practices or behaviors people adopt when receiving auditory information, influencing how well they understand and respond to that information.

Poor Listening

The inability to effectively understand or interpret the message being communicated by others.

Filtering

A method listeners use to hear only what they want to hear, which may result in failing to receive messages correctly.

Noise

Disturbances or unwanted sounds that interfere with communication, concentration, or the enjoyment of an environment.