When Keith is asked why he does not participate in the monthly visits to nursing homes with his church's youth group,he says,"I cannot stand old people; they have all wrinkles and other gross stuff!" This is an example of

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Keith's statement shows a negative attitude and stereotype towards the elderly, making it an example of prejudice. Cultural competence refers to the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures, gerotranscendence is a theory about the positive changes that occur as people age, and gerontophilia refers to a sexual attraction to the elderly, none of which apply in this context.

When Keith Is Asked Why He Does Not Participate in the Monthly