Susan, 56 years of age, and her daughter Beverly, 28 years of age, are both secretaries. They both apply for the same job, and although Susan has much more experience, the company hires Beverly because, as one of the company's owners says, "Who wants a wrinkled old lady to work in our office?" This attitude reflects
A. gerontocracy.
B. senilicide.
C. ageism.
D. gerontology.
Answer: C
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