AP News Clips: Students Reside in Retirement HomesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 123, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:______ can damage the self-concepts of the elderly and represents a self-perpetuating cycle of fears that old and younger adults have toward aging in general, disability, death, competition for resources, and the perceived inferiority of particular individuals.
A. Ageism
B. Respect
C. Services for the elderly
D. The economy
Answer: A
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