________ predisposes us to discriminate against the elderly by avoiding them or in some way victimizing them because of their age alone.

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Ageism is a form of discrimination that occurs when people are stereotyped and treated unfairly because of their age. This can lead to avoidance or victimization of elderly individuals due to age alone. Age prejudice and stereotyping also contribute to ageism, but ageism specifically refers to the discrimination aspect. Age discrimination refers specifically to unfair treatment in employment decisions based on age.

________ Predisposes Us to Discriminate Against the Elderly by Avoiding