Asked by Nadeen Qasem on Sep 22, 2024
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Which of the following is true of how aging men and women view their bodies?
A) Men tend to talk about their bodies as wholes, while women speak of parts of their bodies.
B) Men tend to talk about their bodies as if they were cars, while women speak of their bodies as if they were household appliances.
C) Men tend to talk about their bodies as improving with age, while women speak of their bodies as improving only with plastic surgery.
D) All of these answers are correct.
Menopause
A natural biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstruation.
Plastic Surgery
A surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body for cosmetic or medical purposes.
Aging Men
Refers to men in the later stages of life, focusing on the physical, psychological, and social changes they experience as they grow older.
- Acknowledge the disparity in aging standards and its repercussions.
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SugarRay Wyche3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Research has shown that men tend to describe their bodies as a whole, while women tend to focus on specific parts. Men are more likely to use general or positive language when talking about their bodies, while women may be more critical or self-conscious. The other options in B and C are not supported by research evidence.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the disparity in aging standards and its repercussions.