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 did. 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 at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group, which can affect their performance.

When Reminded of the Stereotype of the "Elderly as Forgetful