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Read each statement carefully and then select the best answer.

1
Age timetables refer to the number of years spent in each phase of the life course.
A)True
B)False
2
Over the life course, there is increasing diversity between members of a cohort, which creates greater inequality. Inequality among people 55 or older is the highest of all age groups.
A)True
B)False
3
One of the key concepts of the life course approach is that of transitions.
A)True
B)False
4
A cohort effect is a change that occurs as a result of advancing age.
A)True
B)False
5
When we say "Act your age," we are reflecting an awareness of age norms.
A)True
B)False
6
Single mothers have the greatest economic difficulties when they reach old age.
A)True
B)False
7
The state has had great impact on only one phase of the life course: old age.
A)True
B)False
8
Most societies have more clearly marked age grades for males than for females.
A)True
B)False
9
One distinctive change in the duration of a life course phase is the extension of life span.
A)True
B)False
10
Men are more likely than women to take primary responsibility for caring for children and aging parents.
A)True
B)False







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