Your text argues that the greater acceptance of death among elderly individuals occurs because they are
A) the least likely to feel that they have anything left to live for.
B) most likely to have dealt with death, in friends and family members.
C) most likely to have achieved integrity.
D) the most likely to have a life-ending illness.

Question

Your text argues that the greater acceptance of death among elderly individuals occurs because they are​
A) ​the least likely to feel that they have anything left to live for.
B) ​most likely to have dealt with death, in friends and family members.
C) ​most likely to have achieved integrity.
D) ​the most likely to have a life-ending illness.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The text states that elderly individuals are most likely to have achieved integrity, which is associated with accepting the inevitability of death. Therefore, answer choice C is the best option. Option A is incorrect because it presents a negative stereotype of elderly individuals. Option B is also incorrect because while seniors may have experienced death of family and friends, it does not necessarily mean they accept it more readily. Option D may be true for some seniors, but the text does not present it as a general characteristic of the elderly.

Your Text Argues That the Greater Acceptance of Death Among