Ageism is an institutionalized preference that
A)associates aging with decreased social value.
B)discriminates against people of Aegean origin.
C)places increased emphasis on men's appearance as they get older.
D)discriminates against heterosexual couples in which the woman is older than the man but not those in which the reverse is true.

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Ageism is discrimination or prejudice against individuals because of their age. It is an institutionalized preference that associates aging with decreased social value. Ageism affects older individuals and can lead to negative stereotypes, attitudes, and behaviors towards them.

Ageism Is an Institutionalized Preference That