Which of the Following Observations May Be Most Easily Explained

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations may be most easily explained as being due to a difference in cohorts?

• A) Today's 60-year-olds are approaching the age of "ego integrity vs. despair."
• B) Today's 60-year-olds know more about the Vietnam War than do today's 20-year-olds.
• C) Today's 60-year-olds know more about Social Security than they did 20 years ago.
• D) Today's 60-year-olds tend to have different attitudes from one another, depending on which part of the country they grew up in.

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Definitions:

Whiteness

A concept generally used to describe the social advantages that come with being perceived as white in a society.

Political Equality

A principle that emphasizes equal rights and opportunities in participating in political activities and decision-making processes for all citizens.

Right To Vote

The legal right granted to eligible citizens to participate in the election process and select their representatives and leaders.

Concept Of Liberty

The philosophical and political principle that emphasizes the freedom of individuals from coercion or constraints by others or the government.