Which of the following is true about older people?

A. Most children's books have elderly characters and portray older people favorably.
B. Older people in our society generally hold positions of economic power.
C. Children usually learn their future profession or trade from their parents.
D. Treating older people as incompetent, dependent, and senile may be a self-fulfilling prophecy as some of the older people end up playing the roles suggested by the stereotypes.


Answer: D

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