Recent surveys on the negative stereotypes of aging reveal that more people are viewing
A) middle-aged women as wise and mature.
B) middle-aged women as greying and wrinkled.
C) middle age as a potentially upbeat, satisfying time for both genders.
D) middle-aged men as having more negative characteristics than women.

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Recent surveys suggest that more people view middle age as a potentially upbeat and satisfying time for both genders, challenging negative stereotypes of aging. While there may be some negative stereotypes specific to gender, the overall trend is towards a more positive view of middle age. Option A is incorrect as it only refers to middle-aged women, and while it may be a positive stereotype, it does not reflect the overall trend. Option B is incorrect as it is a negative stereotype, and surveys suggest that the trend is towards challenging such stereotypes. Option D is also incorrect as there is no evidence to suggest that middle-aged men have more negative characteristics than women.

Recent Surveys on the Negative Stereotypes of Aging Reveal That