How Stereotypes worsen the achievement gap (Behavioral Science)

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If you want more information on Stereotype threat, probably best to read Claude Steel’s book ‘Whistling Vivaldi’. He is the main guy for anything Stereotype threat. Also, the author of many of the studies in this video.

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[Cinnovations]

Says a lot about how self perception can influence your performance in general. Very fascinating. Reminds me of placebo, which also appears to have huge influence on people.

[takiyaazrin]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

[Cinnovations]

It’s not necessarily believed of all but rather being a strong tendency over other groups.

[mendess]

Does the stereotype threat work the other way around? For example, the simple stereotype about canadians being nice, would someone being told about their positive stereotype influence how, in this case nice, they are?