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 example illustrates:
A) neurotypical threat.
B) stereotype threat.
C) neurotypical lift.
D) stereotype lift.

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This example illustrates stereotype threat, which is the phenomenon where individuals perform worse on a task when reminded of negative stereotypes about their social group. In this case, the stereotype of elderly people being forgetful led to lower performance on a memory test.

When Reminded of the Stereotype of the "Elderly as Forgetful