The term "ageism" refers to:
A. systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old.
B. avert or hostile attitudes directed toward a group of people.
C. overt action directed toward a group of older people.
D. a composite of ideas and beliefs attached to people as a group or category.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
The number of people on this planet constitutes a potential future calamity
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Xavier lives in California and he cares about the air he breathes. After imposing restrictions on automobile emissions, the level of air pollution in California___________
a. increased anyway b. did not change in any appreciable manner c. decreased d. doubled
People who are thinking about enrolling in a marriage improvement program should follow all of the following suggestions EXCEPT:
a. choose the activity with your partner. b. look for one-time weekend groups. c. never jump into a group experience on impulse. d. avoid groups that have an axe to grind.
______ is the consistent difference in scores on tests of student achievement across different demographic groups, including groups based on race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
A. Scholar gap B. Achievement gap C. SATs D. Educational achievement