Regarding Aging and Ageism, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 404

Multiple Choice

Regarding aging and ageism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Popular stereotypes of the "dirty old man," "meddling old woman," "senile old fool," and the like help perpetuate myths about aging.
• B)In some societies, ageism is expressed as respect for the elderly.
• C)Ageism is being shown when older people are spoken to in an overly polite, slow, loud, and simple way, implying that they are infirm, even when they are not.
• D)Basing retirement on a person's age makes sense, since older workers in most occupations perform poorly in jobs that require both speed and skill.

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