Several Factors Predict High Status for the Elderly in a Specific

question 11

Multiple Choice

Several factors predict high status for the elderly in a specific culture.Which of the following factors is NOT associated with whether an older adult is accorded a position of high status?

• A)A belief that there is role discontinuity throughout the life span.
• B)A belief that older people have knowledge.
• C)A belief that older people control key family/community resources.
• D)Being from a collectivistic country.

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