Older adults who hear positive stereotypes about people in their age group

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Research has shown that older adults who hear positive stereotypes about people in their age group tend to report better subjective health and experience a boost in their cognitive performance. However, there is no evidence to suggest that it affects their walking or handwriting abilities. In fact, some studies have shown that older adults who are exposed to negative stereotypes about aging have worse performance on motor tasks such as walking and balance. Maze puzzles were not mentioned in the research, so there is no basis to suggest that positive stereotypes would lead to more errors in solving them.

Older Adults Who Hear Positive Stereotypes About People in Their