Regarding Aging and Ageism, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 301

Multiple Choice

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

• A)In most Western nations, ageism tends to have a negative impact on older individuals.
• B)As a group, older people represent a valuable source of skill, knowledge, and energy.
• C)Ageism can oppress the young as well as the old.
• D)Infants tend to be low in fluid intelligence, while older people tend to be low in crystallized intelligence.

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