The term "________" refers to prejudice, discrimination, and hostility directed against people because of their age, and was coined by the physician ________.
A) gerotranscendence; Lars Tornstam
B) gender age; Francis E. Downey
C) ageism; Robert Butler
D) age cohort; C. Everett Koop

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The term "ageism" was coined by the physician Robert Butler to refer to prejudice, discrimination, and hostility directed against people because of their age. The other options, such as gerotranscendence, gender age, and age cohort are not related to the concept of ageism.

The Term "________" Refers to Prejudice, Discrimination, and Hostility Directed