Stanley goes to see his doctor for an annual check-up and to get a refill of several of his prescriptions. His doctor tells him, "Boy, I'm glad to see you doing so well!
Did you know that you are a member of the most rapidly increasing group of elderly individuals?" Given this statement, which of the following is probably Stanley's age?
a) 65 to 70 years
b) 70 to 75 years
c) 75 to 85 years
d) over 85 years
d Explanation: The oldest group of elders, that is those over the age of 85, is increasing at
the most rapid rate in the United States.
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A) letting others know that they have the power and means to choose their own clothes. B) signalling that they belong to the "trendy" group. C) offering a possible topic of conversation to teens they don't know. D) All of the above.
The phenomenon of diffusion of responsibility can best be described as
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