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 is an example of neurotypical threat.

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This is an example of stereotype threat, where reminding individuals of a negative stereotype related to their group can lead to decreased performance in that area.

When Reminded of the Stereotype of the "Elderly as Forgetful