A Negative Consequence of "Compassionate Ageism" in American Public Policy

question 42

Multiple Choice

A negative consequence of "compassionate ageism" in American public policy was/were:

• A) programs that benefit all elders, including healthy and wealthy.
• B) inadequate funds remaining for children's programs.
• C) emerging stereotypes of older populations as "greedy geezers" .
• D) too much funding for low income and minority elders.

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