Why are negative stereotype of aging difficult to combat?

A. Negative stereotypes of aging support a huge industry in assistive technology.
B. Age is a topic we are afraid to discuss in our society.
C. The stereotypes contain a great deal of truth about the human condition.
D. Age stereotypes are often internalized long before they are even relevant to people.


Answer: D

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