News tagged with stereotype threat


Feelings of power can diffuse effects of negative stereotypes, study says

(Medical Xpress)—New research from social psychologists at Indiana University Bloomington suggests that feeling powerful might protect against the debilitating effects of negative stereotypes.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Negative stereotypes about boys hinder their academic achievement

Negative stereotypes about boys may hinder their achievement, while assuring them that girls and boys are equally academic may help them achieve. From a very young age, children think boys are academically inferior to girls, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Stereotypes can affect how women angels' invest, according to new study

Stereotypes about gender affect investment decision-making, even among successful women, researchers concluded in a new study on how gender affects investing strategies.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast