Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement According to Research

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement according to research on elder abuse?

• A)Perpetrators were mostly between 30 and 50 years of age.
• B)The majority of the victims of elder abuse were males.
• C)Most alleged perpetrators were adult children of the victim or other family members.
• D)All of these statements are false.

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