An occupational health nurse overhears an employee talking to his manager about a 65-year-old coworker. What phenomenon would the nurse identify when hearing the employee state, "He should just retire and make way for some new blood."?
A) Intolerance
B) Ageism
C) Dependence
D) Nonspecific prejudice
Ans: B
Feedback:
Ageism refers to prejudice against the aged. Intolerance is implied by the employee's statement, but the intolerance is aimed at the coworker's age. The employee's statement does not raise concern about dependence. The prejudice exhibited in the statement is very specific.
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