Prejudice and discrimination toward older people is referred to as:

A) procrastination.
B) ageism.
C) egocentrism.
D) nepotism.

Ageism refers to prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age, particularly against the elderly. Procrastination refers to delaying or postponing tasks. Egocentrism refers to the tendency for individuals to focus solely on their own perspective. Nepotism refers to favoritism shown to family members, typically in regards to employment or political appointments.