In regard to problems associated with age-based stereotypes,
a. stereotypes apply only to the elderly.
b. stereotypes overplay positive traits of the elderly.
c. there are more stereotypes about physical and mental abilities of the elderly than other age categories.
d. stereotypes avoid derogatory remarks about people's age, race, gender, or sexual orientation because everyone has a constitutional right to freedom of speech.
Answer: c. there are more stereotypes about physical and mental abilities of the elderly than other age categories.
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