
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134477961
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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How do stereotypes undermine test scores?
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Stereotype Threat
People tend to respond to negative stereotypes about their racial or gender group. A student being targeted by a common stereotype can threaten the student's very identity. Such a situation is classified as a stereotype threat.
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