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. This example illustrates which of the following?
A)neurotypical threat
B)stereotype threat
C)neurotypical lift
D)stereotype lift

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This is an example of stereotyping lift, which refers to the increase in performance due to positive stereotypes. The reminder that the elderly are wise led to a boost in the seniors' memory test scores.

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