When Reminded of the Stereotype of the "Elderly as Forgetful

question 270

True/False

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 did. This is an example of neurotypical threat.

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Definitions:

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company or industry over a specific period.

Buyers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services for personal use, resale, or production.

Income Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in consumers' income.

Inferior Good

A type of good whose demand decreases as the income of consumers increases, contrasting with normal goods.