“Old People” Stereotypes Can Affect Cognitive Skills

Negative stereotypes about age can actually affect older adults’ memory and cognitive performance, according to new research. A research team from the University of Kent, in the UK, analyzed 37 international research studies for the effect of what is called Age Based Stereotype Threat (ABST). They said the phenomenon affects both men and women. Even… Continue reading “Old People” Stereotypes Can Affect Cognitive Skills