Which of the Following Is True of Altruism and Volunteering

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of altruism and volunteering in adults?

• A) Younger adults are more likely than any other group to volunteer more than 100 hours annually.
• B) A common perception is that older adults need to be given help rather than give help themselves.
• C) Younger adults' strategies are more likely to be aimed at contributing to the public good, while older adults' strategies are more likely to focus on optimizing personal financial gain.
• D) Older adults who engage in organizational volunteering have a higher mortality risk than those who do not.

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