As Proposed by Terror Management Theory, the Cause of Ageism

question 30

Multiple Choice

As proposed by terror management theory, the cause of ageism can be traced to:

• A) lack of familiarity about the aging process.
• B) loss of contact with older adults in the family.
• C) greater urbanization and industrialization in society.
• D) the anxiety that people feel about their own deaths.

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