Which of the following statements about the elderly is correct?
A. being old is a master status
B. Once people are labeled as "old," the designation has a major impact on how others perceive them, and even on how they view themselves
C. negative stereotypes of the elderly contribute on their position as a minority group subject to discrimination
D. all of the above
Ans: D. all of the above
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a. fluid intelligence. b. crystallized intelligence. c. primary intelligence. d. tertiary intelligence.
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A. Prejudice B. Stereotypes C. Discrimination D. Racism
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A. religious beliefs B. emotional support that they give each other C. books D. All of these answers are correct.