Harriet can handle dressing, shopping, and food preparation by herself. However, Harriet allows her daughter Ada to assist with these activities, leaving Harriet more stamina for gardening. Harriet is managing her aging by
A) becoming overly dependent on Ada.
B) taking advantage of Ada's willingness to help, though she is able to take care of herself.
C) consciously giving up primary control in some areas to remain in control of other, highly valued pursuits.
D) readily accepting formal support from Ada.
C
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A) not getting the appropriate help as your health needs change B) having to give up the memories attached to your home C) feeling that you are giving up your former identity D) needing to confront the status hierarchies involved in group living
Virtue theorists hold that one becomes virtuous by
a. determining which actions are moral according to the categorical imperative and then habituallydoing those things. b. doing those actions which are most beneficial to society c. doing those actions that the virtuous person would perform if they were in the same situation. d. none of the above