According to the text, a source of ageism is the excessive preoccupation with youth, which leads to:
A) a stereotype of people who are elderly as content, wise, and serene
B) the dismissal of elders as unimportant to young people's lives
C) perceptions that the elderly are well-off and do not require help
D) dismissal of the elderly due to their ability to learn technology at an adequate pace

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The text suggests that the excessive preoccupation with youth leads to a dismissal of elders as unimportant to young people's lives, which is a source of ageism. Choices A and C are not supported by the text and choice D is not mentioned in the text.

According to the Text, a Source of Ageism Is the Excessive