All of the following characterize age segregation EXCEPT

a. it involves the avoidance of old people.
b. it results from negative stereotyping.
c. it causes negative stereotyping.
d. it helps reduce stereotypes of the elderly.


ANSWER: d

Sociology

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Which of the following is true with respect to studies on charter school performance?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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