Social facilitation of the nonuse of competence in the elderly is the product of
A) compensation.
B) technology.
C) social stereotypes.
D) anxieties about using new technology.

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Social stereotypes can create a barrier for elderly individuals to use technology or display competence. This may be due to ageism or negative perceptions of the elderly in society. Compensation and anxieties about using new technology may also play a role, but social stereotypes are the most direct answer to the question. Technology may actually facilitate the use of competence in some cases, but it is not the main factor discussed in this question.

Social Facilitation of the Nonuse of Competence in the Elderly