Which of the Following Sentences Is NOT an Example of Ageism

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of ageism?

• A) She is a responsible teenager.
• B) Mr. Smith is an agile 65 year old.
• C) Senior citizens receive 10% off any purchase on the first Tuesday of every month.
• D) She is such a nice little old lady.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Solidarity

A form of social cohesion derived from the similarities of individuals in a society, including shared beliefs and values.

Collective Conscious

Describes the set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society, originally conceptualized by sociologist Émile Durkheim.

Organic Solidarity

A term in sociology introduced by Émile Durkheim, referring to the social cohesion that arises in complex societies where individuals perform specialized tasks and are interdependent.

Social Facts

Durkheim's concept referring to the values, cultural norms, and social structures that transcend the individual and can exercise social control.