Critics of Functionalist Theories of Aging Argue That These Theories

question 76

Multiple Choice

Critics of functionalist theories of aging argue that these theories:

• A) place too much emphasis on the importance of the elderly in modern societies
• B) emphasize the need for the elderly to adjust to existing conditions rather than participate in changing them
• C) give too much agency to the elderly in defining their own role in society
• D) focus too little on racial inequalities affecting the elderly

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Definitions:

Perseveration Of Sameness

A resistance to change and a strict adherence to routines or repetition of specific behaviors, often observed in autism spectrum disorders.

Rigid And Repetitive Behavior

Patterns of behavior that are inflexible and consistently repeated, often seen in autism spectrum disorders.

Echolalia

The involuntary and repetitive mimicry or imitation of the vocalizations made by another person.

Neologism

A made-up word that has meaning only to the person using it.