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

question 67

True/False

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 did. This is an example of stereotype lift.

Understand the role of parents and teachers in influencing children’s social interactions and perceptions.

Distinguish between different types of aggression (physical, relational, reactive) in peer contexts.

Analyze the effects of losing friendships on children's emotional and social adjustment.

Examine the benefits of cross-race and diverse friendships in childhood development.

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