Social Scientists Who Study the Aged and the Aging Process

question 107

Multiple Choice

Social scientists who study the aged and the aging process are called

• A) elderologists.
• B) geriatricians.
• C) gerontologists.
• D) social workers.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Crisis

A situation where an individual's behavior poses an immediate danger to themselves or others, requiring urgent intervention.

Primary

Referring to the first or most significant stage, condition, or rank.

Secondary

Pertaining to the second level or stage in a sequence or process, often implying a subordinate or lesser importance than the primary.

Tertiary

Referring to the third level or stage of something, often used in education (tertiary education) or in structures and processes.