Select the response that is not an example of ageism:
a. Getting old is a hopeless downward spiral to death
b. As people get older, they become very self-centered
c. Older people maintain unique and individual characteristics
d. Older people become very rigid and are unable to learn new things
C
All older people are unique individuals. The process of aging does not make everyone behave or act the same. Responses A, B, and D all are examples of ageism and are untrue.
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