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:

Nominal Performance

A minimal or token action that barely meets the terms of a contract, often used to avoid breaching the agreement.

Substitution

In law or economics, the act of replacing one party or element of a contract with another.

Rescission

The act of canceling or annulling a contract, returning the parties involved to their positions prior to the agreement.

Nominal Damages

Monetary damages awarded to a plaintiff in a very small amount, typically $1 to $5, to signify that the plaintiff has been wronged by the defendant even though the plaintiff suffered no compensable harm.