Stereotype+Threat+Handout

Natasha Rubens Brian Deveraux Brandon Nascimento

** Stereotype Threat **
 * Introduction **


 * Definition of stereotype threat
 * When does it occur?
 * Situation factors that increase stereotype threat
 * When do individuals show stronger stereotype threat effects?


 * Misrepresented Results of Stereotype Threat **


 * Curtis Crawford’s claim
 * Misrepresentation of different scientific journals
 * Sackett’s claim
 * Other factors


 * Methods of Reducing Stereotype Threat’s Impacts **


 * Conduct self-affirmation exercises
 * Foster the view that knowledge is malleable
 * Simply explain what stereotype threat is
 * Recognize doubts about social acceptance in academics as normal and not race related

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