True performance: reducing stereotype threat effect in older adults' clinical assessment of memory.
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Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition. 2020-11-01, vol. 27, n° 6, p. 935-948
English Abstract
Empirical studies suggest that memory loss with age is based not only on biological, but also on contextual factors. In line with the stereotype threat (ST) theory, it is argued that the features of the standard clinical ...Read more >
Empirical studies suggest that memory loss with age is based not only on biological, but also on contextual factors. In line with the stereotype threat (ST) theory, it is argued that the features of the standard clinical situation may contribute to an underestimation of memory performance in older adults (OA). To prevent these shortcomings, we proposed and tested two different interventions that are easy to implement in clinical settings: individuation and self-handicapping. Results indicate that the individuation intervention appears to be a promising solution to alleviate the ST burden in clinical assessment of memory.Read less <
English Keywords
Stereotype threat
Older adults
Memory
Clinical assessment
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