PSYC12H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Stereotype Threat, Implicit Stereotype, Baddeley'S Model Of Working Memory
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Stereotype threat one of the most widely studies social psychological concepts. I&s chapter 1introduction: seeks to identify how factors in the immediate performance situation contribute/create the appearance of systematic difference in ability. Gaps between groups continues to exist in many countries: e. g. gender gap in math and science narrow in high school but widens in university, has not diminished since 1994. Women only earn 25% of the highest degrees. Assumptions of these explanations presupposes that whether due to biology or accrued effects of upbringing, people belonging to marginalized groups have less ability. Also assumes that the evidences is a valid and unbiased indication of a person"s true ability. Situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their group. Interfere with performance in general if the stereotypes are made salient, even to groups nor normally stigmatized.
