Jim, who is 84, and Bill, who is 24, are primed with negative words about old age. Consequently, who would be more likely to say that they'd reject treatment for serious illness?

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Jim, being older and already primed with negative words about old age, may be more likely to feel hopeless about treatment options and reject treatment for a serious illness. Bill, being younger and without those negative associations, may be more open to accepting treatment.

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