Susan, 78 years old, is in a clothing store looking at blue jeans. The clerk asked who she was buying for, and when Jean said herself, the clerk immediately said, "Jeans may not be the best choice for you. Let me show you the clothes in a different section of the store." The clerk is displaying:

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The clerk's assumption that jeans are not suitable for Susan based on her age is an example of ageism, which involves stereotypes or discrimination against individuals based on their age.

Susan, 78 Years Old, Is in a Clothing Store Looking