NIH MeSH · D063506Psychiatry and Psychology

Ageism

Also known asAge Discrimination · Age Discriminations · Discrimination, Age · Discriminations, Age

Definition

Biased behaviors or attitudes, differential treatment, unequal access to social participation or opportunities based on age.

MeSH classification

  • F01.145.813.550.249
  • F01.145.813.629.500
  • F01.829.595.249

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Related concepts

Bias, Implicit

The attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases which include favorabl…

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