The age at which one is considered 'old,' which is now 65,is based upon
A)clear biological changes that begin at about that age.
B)social policy.
C)the age at which individuals begin to refer to themselves as old.
D)a scientific standard.

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The age at which someone is considered 'old' is based on social policy rather than any clear biological changes or scientific standard. In many countries, 65 years old is the age at which individuals become eligible for retirement benefits and other age-based privileges. Therefore, this age has been adopted as the standard age at which someone is considered old.

The Age at Which One Is Considered 'Old,' Which Is