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The Effect of Stereotype Threat on Memory Performance of Elderly Individuals
Theresa A. Patterson
Mount Aloysius College

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Topic: The Effect of Stereotype Threat on Memory Performance of Elderly Individuals
I. Introduction A. Definition of stereotype threat (Steele & Aronson, 1995) B. Impact of stereotype threat on cognitive performance tasks of elderly individuals 1. Effects of stereotype threat on perceived cognitive abilities of elderly individuals (Stein, Blanchard-Fields, & Hertzog, 2002) 2. Effects of stereotype threat on working memory of elderly individuals (Schmader & Johns, 2003) C. Discussion of trends in research studies regarding the effect of stereotype threat …show more content…

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