Compassionate ageism is the belief that older people are inherently disadvantaged and thus deserving of special treatment or policies to help them. It can be seen as a form of discrimination that is still focused on age, but it takes on a more positive tone that can overlook individual needs and abilities in favor of promoting certain stereotypes about aging.

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Compassionate Ageism

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Compassionate ageism

A) recognizes the complexity of older people's needs.
B) is the belief that older people are needy and deserve special policies to help them.
C) views older people as gentle, consensus oriented, and not willing to fight for their interests.
D) views older people as wise, intelligent people able to give over their own happiness and well-being in favor of benefiting the overall society.

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