The trend toward more and more of the population entering the 65 and over age bracket is called.
A)"the boomer bust"
B)"graying of America"
C)"the echo effect"
D)"maturation effect"

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"Graying of America" refers to the trend of the population aging and more people entering the 65 and over age bracket. This term acknowledges the increase in life expectancy and the resulting demographic shift in the United States. A is incorrect because "boomer bust" refers to a decrease in economic activity due to the aging of the baby boomer generation. C and D are not accurate terms in this context.

The Trend Toward More and More of the Population Entering