When Reminded of the Stereotype of the "Elderly as Forgetful

question 123

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:

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

Identify and explain various psychological theories and biases, such as implicit personality theory, stereotype threat, and attributional biases including the fundamental attribution error, hindsight bias, and "blaming the victim."

Recognize the impact of social categorization and stereotypes on behavior and decision-making.

Analyze the role of physical attractiveness and its perceived associations with traits and behaviors.

Understand the processes underlying attribution and how individuals infer causes for behaviors and events.

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