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___________ is the term which refers to the systematic persecution/degradation of old people.
 
  a. Ageism
  b. Gerontophobia
   c. Gerontology
  d. Elderism

Question 2

A person in U.S. society is viewed as among the old-old when he/she reaches:
 
  a. 65
  b. 75
  c. 85
  d. 80



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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