Regarding aging and ageism, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Popular stereotypes of the "dirty old man," "meddling old woman," "senile old fool," and the like help perpetuate myths about aging.
b. In some societies, ageism is expressed as respect for the elderly.
c. Ageism is being shown when older people are spoken to in an overly polite, slow, loud, and simple way, implying that they are infirm, even when they are not.
d. Basing retirement on a person's age makes sense, since older workers in most occupations perform poorly in jobs that require both speed and skill.
d
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Why is the opiate morphine likely to be administered after major surgery?
a. To prevent anxiety and fear from blocking the healing process. b. To create a strong euphoric rush, so that the patient becomes much easier to work with. c. To alleviate pain. d. Because it is known as "the plant of joy" and research shows that happy people heal more quickly.
At eighteen months, Anna was classified as securely attached. Now that she is a preschooler, Anna is probably
a. shy and withdrawn. c. outgoing and competent. b. clingy and dependent. d. insecurely attached.