Michael, a 62-year-old man, applied for a job at the local department store. When the manager called him about his application, he asked how old Michael was. When Michael told him, the manager laughed and called him an "old coot" and mocked him for even trying to apply, then slammed the phone down. The manager's behavior is an example of__________.
A. racism
B. sexism
C. ableism
D. ageism
E. homophobia
Answer: D
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