Which of the Following Statements About Stereotypes of Aging Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stereotypes of aging is true?

• A) Adults with more education are more susceptible to the detrimental effects of aging stereotypes.
• B) Even positive aging stereotypes have a stressful, disorganizing impact on older adults' functioning.
• C) In one study, Canadian adults diverse in age were less likely than Chinese adults to stereotype older people.
• D) People "see" older adults in stereotypical ways, even when they appear otherwise.

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