Many older people resist ageism by continuing to view themselves as being in middle adulthood long after their chronological age would suggest otherwise.Even at age 80:
A)one out of four men and one out of five women said that the word old did not apply to them
B)achieving inner harmony requires refusing to accept past disappointments and living as if you were 20 years younger
C)the individual's own reaction to aging is the primary factor in age discrimination
D)most refuse to stop driving

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The passage specifically states that at age 80, one out of four men and one out of five women resist ageism by not considering themselves as old. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B and D are not mentioned in the passage, and choice C is not the primary factor in age discrimination, but rather the individual's own reaction to aging.

Many Older People Resist Ageism by Continuing to View Themselves