Which of the following statements about "ageism" is false?
A) It is a socially constructed way of thinking about and behaving toward older people.
B) It is based on negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging.
C) Both individual ageism and institutionalized (or structural) ageism exist.
D) Butler considered ageism to be different than racism and sexism because none of a person's biological factors are used to define personality or character traits.

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Ageism, like racism and sexism, involves using biological factors (such as age) to define personality or character traits, which is why Butler considered it similar to these other forms of discrimination.

Which of the Following Statements About "Ageism" Is False