Erv and Fern Continue to Care for Older Relatives and for Their

question 97

Multiple Choice

Erv and Fern continue to care for older relatives and for their young grandchildren even though they are both older adults. This example suggests that:

• A)caregiving responsibilities can persist throughout the lifespan.
• B)relatives often take advantage of older adults and overestimate their energy level.
• C)disengagement from everyday life takes place in late adulthood.
• D)American culture does not appropriately value the contributions of older adults.

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Definitions:

Non Sequitur

A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.

False Analogy

An argumentative flaw where two things being compared are not sufficiently similar in relevant aspects, leading to a misleading or invalid conclusion.

Overconfidence Bias

A cognitive bias where an individual's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy.

Ethical Decision

A choice made based on moral principles and values, often considered in professional and personal scenarios to achieve integrity.