Many older people resist ageism by continuing to view themselves as being in middle adulthood long after their chronological age would suggest otherwise.In a study of people age 60 and over,__________ percent of the respondents stated that they thought of themselves as middle-aged and only 10 percent viewed themselves as being old.
A) 50
B) 75
C) 25
D) 15

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The study of people age 60 and over found that 75 percent of the respondents stated that they thought of themselves as middle-aged and only 10 percent viewed themselves as being old. This suggests that many older people resist ageism by continuing to view themselves as younger than their chronological age suggests.

Many Older People Resist Ageism by Continuing to View Themselves