Quantitative analyses of TV shows have found that
A) older adults are portrayed negatively
B) older women are especially underrepresented
C) older adults fare best during prime time
D) older adults fare worst in commercials

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Quantitative analyses of TV shows have consistently found that older women are underrepresented and often portrayed in stereotypical ways when they do appear. Older men are more likely to be represented on TV than older women, but they are still often portrayed negatively or in limited roles. The other choices are not supported by research on the portrayal of older adults in TV.

Quantitative Analyses of TV Shows Have Found That