Miriam overheard two people discussing how one of them had just assisted someone with Down syndrome.The first person commented that he made sure to repeat himself several time because the woman was "retarded" and he wanted to make sure she understood him.Which type of discrimination is this an example of?
A)ableism
B)ageism
C)sexism
D)racism

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The use of the term "retarded" and the assumption that this person with Down syndrome would not understand unless spoken to repeatedly are both examples of ableism, which is discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.

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