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Differentiate illness behavior from sick role behavior and give examples of each.
Social Change
The transformation over time of cultural values, norms, laws, the social structure, and the nature of social institutions.
Systemic Ageism
Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, embedded within societal structures and institutions.
Socio-Cultural Meaning
The significance or interpretation of practices, symbols, or phenomena within their social and cultural context.
Chronological Age
The number of years a person has lived.
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