Dressing Yourself, Bathing, Walking a Short Distance, Using a Toilet

question 24

Multiple Choice

Dressing yourself, bathing, walking a short distance, using a toilet, and eating without assistance are all examples of what gerontologists call _______.

• A) self-help skills
• B) activities of daily living
• C) grooming skills
• D) daily behaviors

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Definitions:

Intentionality

The quality of being directed toward an object or objective; in philosophy, it refers to the ability of the mind to be about, to represent, or to stand for things, properties, or states of affairs.

Subjectifies

The process of making or treating something as a subject, imbuing it with subjective qualities or perspectives.

Objectifies

The act of treating people or aspects of their identity as objects or commodities, often leading to reductionism and dehumanization.

Role

The function or characteristic behavior expected of an individual in a particular social context or system.