Asked by Katey Alberto on May 13, 2024
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A (n) ____ is a special type of age cohort.
A) age role
B) generation
C) age course
D) life course
E) rite of passage
Generation
An age group that has unique and formative historical experiences.
Age Cohort
A group of individuals who share similar ages, and hence, are likely to have shared experiences, attitudes, and transitions.
Life Course
The chronological series of notable events, experiences, and changes that occur in a person's life from the time they are born until they die.
- Comprehend the notion of age cohorts alongside their roles and anticipated behaviors within society.
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MADISON BERGERMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A generation refers to a group of individuals who were born and raised during the same time period, experiencing significant historical events and cultural shifts together. While age roles, age courses, life courses, and rites of passage may be related to age, they do not necessarily refer to a collective group of individuals.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the notion of age cohorts alongside their roles and anticipated behaviors within society.