Older people are likely to form a subculture because:
A. they prefer to spend time with people their own age.
B. they are isolated from young people and share common experiences with other older people.
C. they are excluded by those who evaluate people based on their occupational statuses.
D. they are labeled by young people as senile, slow, and disinterested in current social activities.
Answer: B
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