The language used to report results of studies of older participants, such as "deteriorating" and "decline" may indicate the presence of __________
A) ageism.
B) sexism.
C) discrimination.
D) jingoism.

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The language used to describe older participants can often be ageist, meaning that it reveals a prejudice or discrimination against people based solely on their age. Terms such as "deteriorating" and "decline" imply that aging is inherently negative and that older individuals are inevitably experiencing a decline in their abilities and health. This is a form of stereotyping that ignores the great diversity and individual variation among older adults.

The Language Used to Report Results of Studies of Older