PSYC12H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Stereotype Threat, Machismo, Critical Mass
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Chapter 2 the role of situational cues in signaling and maintaining stereotype threat. Inzlicht & schmader: stereotype threat: a person in context. Rather than theorizing about these causes as rooted in one"s culture or lack of preparation, stereotype threat theory posited that these differences might be attributed to features of the situation. When situational cues in a setting make a stereotype salient and relevant to one"s actions, the resulting psychological pressure to disprove the stereotype might depress academic performance. The role of cues and vigilance in stereotype threat. Social identity theory assumes that each person has multiple social identities (e. g. , gender, age, race, socioeconomic status) When situational cues signal an identity"s value or importance in a setting, that particular group membership becomes more salient and a vigilance (keeping careful) process is initiated. During the vigilance phase, two appraisals are possible.
