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:

Long-Term Memory

The component of memory responsible for the long-term storage of information, lasting anywhere from hours to an entire lifetime.

Sleep

A periodic, natural loss of consciousness—as distinct from unconsciousness resulting from a coma, general anesthesia, or hibernation. Adapted from Dement, 1999.

Brain Consolidates

The process by which the brain converts short-term memories into long-term memories, making them stable and durable.

Information

Data that has been processed or organized in a meaningful way that is valuable for decision-making or understanding a situation.