A Widely Prevalent Social Attitude That Overvalues Youth and Discriminates

question 70

Multiple Choice

A widely prevalent social attitude that overvalues youth and discriminates against the elderly defines the term:

• A) ageism
• B) senescence
• C) bigotry
• D) gerontologism

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Definitions:

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