Regarding aging and ageism, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Popular stereotypes of the "dirty old man," "meddling old woman," "senile old fool," and the like help perpetuate myths about aging.
B)In some societies, ageism is expressed as respect for the elderly.
C)Ageism is being shown when older people are spoken to in an overly polite, slow, loud, and simple way, implying that they are infirm, even when they are not.
D)Basing retirement on a person's age makes sense, since older workers in most occupations perform poorly in jobs that require both speed and skill.

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Age-based retirement policies do not universally make sense because they assume older workers are less capable, which is not always true. Performance can depend on the individual, not just their age.

Regarding Aging and Ageism, Which of the Following Statements Is