Ageism refers to

a. behavior that systematically excludes the elderly from some aspects of social life.
b. honors bestowed upon the elderly by virtue of their long lives.
c. a set of beliefs, norms, and values used to justify age-based prejudice and discrimination.
d. prejudice against the elderly.
e. giving preferential treatment to the elderly.


C

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