...[I]t has been previously shown by Levy that negative age stereotypes can weaken an older individuals physical functioning, this is the first time that subliminal activation of positive age stereotypes was found to improve outcomes over time. The study found that the intervention influenced physical function through a cascade of positive effects: It first strengthened the subjects positive age stereotypes, which then strengthened their positive self-perceptions, which then improved their physical function. sciencedaily/releases/2014/10/141020145223.htm
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