When reminded of the stereotype of the "elderly as forgetful,"older adults scored lower on a memory test than a matched group not given that reminder. This is an example of neurotypical threat.

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This is an example of stereotype threat, not neurotypical threat. Stereotype threat occurs when individuals are reminded of a negative stereotype about their group, which can negatively impact their performance.

When Reminded of the Stereotype of the "Elderly as Forgetful,"older