John says he fears becoming old because "old people are stupid
A) senescence
B) filial piety
C) ageist stereotypes
D) metacognition

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John's statement about old people being stupid is a classic example of ageist stereotypes, which involve negative and unfair beliefs about people based solely on their age. Senescence refers to the biological aging process, filial piety refers to a cultural value in which children are expected to respect and care for their parents, and metacognition refers to self-awareness and the ability to reflect on one's own thinking processes.

John Says He Fears Becoming Old Because "Old People Are