A longstanding belief in the discipline of gerontology is that older people are
A) more heterogeneous than younger people
B) easier to study than younger people
C) more homogeneous than younger people
D) harder to study than younger people
E) no different than younger people

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The correct answer is A because older people are more diverse in terms of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, health status, and other factors. This heterogeneity presents unique challenges in studying and understanding aging processes and outcomes. Therefore, it is important to consider individual differences and avoid stereotyping older adults as a homogeneous group.

A Longstanding Belief in the Discipline of Gerontology Is That