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Older, married people are more often targets than younger, single people.

Reconciliation programs are based on the concept of retributive justice.

The age structure of the population has a significant influence on crime trends.

True or False: The maximum human lifespan is estimated to be 132 years old.

All of the following are typical characteristics of a “good death”, EXCEPT:

Cellular senescence is the result of a lack of cell replication due to:

True or False: The “compression of morbidity” means that fewer older adults are dying before age 70.

The current demographic shift can be clearly seen in graphical depictions of populations among different age groups, with the most recent shape in the U.S. resembling a __________.

True or False: The tendency for older adults to perceive, prefer, and remember positive images and experiences more so than negative ones is referred to as the “positivity effect”.

Because human development does not always involve improvements, but rather general changes, developmental psychology is considered to be: