Which of the Following Is an Example of Elder Bias

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of elder bias?

• A) Physicians treat their elderly patients more aggressively for cancer than their younger patients.
• B) Older adults are less likely to be diagnosed and treated for illnesses than younger adults.
• C) People do NOT give respect to their elders.
• D) Older adults are distrusting of medical doctors and unknown treatments.

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