In a research study,elders who had been exposed to ageist beliefs their whole lives displayed poorer memory than younger participants and other elders who had not been exposed to ageist beliefs.This outcome was MOST likely due to:

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Stereotype threat refers to the negative impact that stereotypes associated with a particular group can have on the performance of individuals in that group. In this case, the exposure to ageist beliefs may have created a stereotype threat for the elders, leading to poorer memory performance. This has been supported by research that shows that stereotype threat can lead to poorer performance on a range of tasks, including memory tasks, among older adults.

In a Research Study,elders Who Had Been Exposed to Ageist