A "Reversed Stereotype" of the Aged on Television Shows the Aged

question 21

Multiple Choice

A "reversed stereotype" of the aged on television shows the aged

• A) as passive and lethargic.
• B) riding motorcycles, performing modern dances, and having a prolific sex life.
• C) regressing instead of progressing.
• D) as wise sages.

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Definitions:

Tension

A force that stretches material or causes it to be pulled apart.

Columnar Joints

Vertically oriented, hexagonal columns of rock that form as a result of the cooling and contraction of volcanic or igneous rocks.

Internal Strain

The deformation within a material or body due to applied stress or pressure.

Displacement

The movement of a body or object from one position to another, often used in geology to describe the shift in position of rock layers along a fault.