Asked by Selena Dahabreh on May 09, 2024

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Lisa is a 25-year-old female.After washing her hair, she noticed two grey hairs, and immediately plucked them from her head.She worries that people might notice them and think that she is older than she is.What is this irrational fear an example of?

A) systemic ageism
B) stereotyping based on discriminatory practice
C) the socio-cultural meaning we attach to aging
D) chronological age

Systemic Ageism

Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, embedded within societal structures and institutions.

Socio-Cultural Meaning

The significance or interpretation of practices, symbols, or phenomena within their social and cultural context.

Chronological Age

The number of years a person has lived.

  • Acknowledge the variety of age-based biases and their repercussions for society.
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JonAnthony HernandezMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This irrational fear is an example of the socio-cultural meaning we attach to aging, as Lisa is afraid of being perceived as older than she actually is due to the negative connotations society associates with aging.