Frances,age 75,believes her memory is fading with age,and the anxiety this causes her actually diminishes her memory.This is an example of:

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This is an example of stereotype threat, where Frances' belief that her memory is fading because of her age is causing anxiety and negatively affecting her memory. This phenomenon has been observed in many older adults who feel negatively stereotyped about age and memory loss.

Frances,age 75,believes Her Memory Is Fading with Age,and the Anxiety