Results of research show that older people
A) judge others more harshly when reminded of their own mortality.
B) fear dying more than younger people do.
C) generally accept that their death will occur.
D) avoid being around younger people whenever possible.

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Studies have consistently shown that older people tend to accept the fact that their death is inevitable, and are generally more comfortable talking about it than younger people. A and B are both incorrect, as research has not found evidence that older people judge others more harshly when reminded of their own mortality, nor that they fear dying more than younger people. D is also incorrect, as there is no evidence that older people avoid being around younger people.

Results of Research Show That Older People