When reminded of the "elderly as wise" stereotype, senior adults scored higher on a memory test than those who were not reminded of that positive stereotype. This example illustrates:
A) neurotypical threat.
B) stereotype threat.
C) neurotypical lift.
D) stereotype lift.

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This example illustrates the phenomenon of stereotype lift, where being reminded of a positive stereotype about one's social group can improve performance on a task related to that stereotype. In this case, the positive stereotype of elderly people being wise led to improved performance on a memory test for senior adults. It is not neurotypical threat or stereotype threat as there is no indication of any negative stereotype or anxiety associated with the task.

When Reminded of the "Elderly as Wise" Stereotype, Senior Adults