Sixty-six-year old Carl applies for a job as the head of the maintenance department at a local factory. Because he has nearly 50 years experience, Carl feels that he is a serious contender for the job. However, he soon finds out from an inside source that he is not in the running for the job because of his age. Carl is the victim of ____.
A. ageism
B. elderism
C. maturism
D. generism
Answer: A
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and development. Fill in the blanks with correct word
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