The Influence of Negative Aging Stereotypes on Performance

question 34

Multiple Choice

The influence of negative aging stereotypes on performance

• A) has been found only in studies of memory.
• B) has been found in studies of health, social life, and memory.
• C) has been found only in the United States.
• D) was found only in the oldest adults.

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Definitions:

Spina Bifida

A neural tube defect that causes abnormalities of the brain and spine.

AFP Level

Alpha-fetoprotein level, a marker tested during pregnancy to assess the risk of certain birth defects and conditions in the fetus.

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur due to incomplete development of the neural tube during early pregnancy.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis to extract a small amount of amniotic fluid for the testing of chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.