Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Myth and Stereotype

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common myth and stereotype about the elderly?

• A)Older people lose their mental faculties.
• B)The elderly are sexually inactive.
• C)Older women are hypochondriacs with more health problems than men.
• D)Older women are confined to rocking chairs and knitting.
• E)Older women have a strong sense of personal identity and independence.

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