Delores, age 75, believes her memory is fading with age, and the anxiety this causes her actually diminishes her memory. This is an example of _____.
A) sensory threshold
B) source amnesia
C) stereotype threat
D) information processing

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This scenario outlines an example of stereotype threat, where the belief that one's memory is declining with age (a stereotype about older adults) leads to anxiety, which in turn impairs memory even further. A higher level of anxiety can reduce a person's ability to focus and pay attention, making it more difficult to remember important information when they need to recall it.

Delores, Age 75, Believes Her Memory Is Fading with Age