When presented with examples of older and younger adults who are forgetful or not forgetful, both younger and older adults

a. judge the older forgetful person more harshly.
b. were more likely to have confidence in younger people, both forgetful and not forgetful.
c. were more likely to have confidence in younger and older people who were not forgetful.
d. showed an age-based double standard.


ANSWER: c

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