When Reminded of the Stereotype of the "Elderly as Forgetful

question 115

Multiple Choice

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 which of the following?

• A)neurotypical threat
• B)stereotype threat
• C)neurotypical lift
• D)stereotype lift

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire when an individual performs an action or when they observe someone else performing the same action, implicated in empathy and learning by imitation.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of physical spaces or environments, helping individuals navigate and understand spatial relationships.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.

Operant Conditioning

A learning technique where the dynamism of a behavior is regulated by the offering of incentives or the implementation of correctives.