A widely prevalent social attitude that overvalues youth and discriminates against the elderly defines the term:
A) ageism
B) senescence
C) bigotry
D) gerontologism

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Ageism refers to discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, particularly against older adults. This social attitude is characterized by the overvaluing of youth and devaluation of older individuals, often leading to negative stereotypes, marginalization, and exclusion. Senescence refers to the process of aging and its associated biological changes, while bigotry refers to prejudice or intolerance towards individuals based on a particular characteristic such as race, religion or gender. Gerontologism is not a commonly used term in social discourse.

A Widely Prevalent Social Attitude That Overvalues Youth and Discriminates