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Stereotype Threat: Effects and Solutions

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HUM-240: The Psychology of social influence

Le cours aborde l'influence sociale qui s'exerce dans et entre les groupes. Les groupes jouent un rôle fondamental nos vies de tous les jours; ce cours fournit une compréhension du fonctionnement des groupes, des relations entre groupes et de l'impact des ...

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This lecture explores the impact of stereotype threat on performance, as shown in studies analyzing different groups under various conditions. It delves into the manifestation of stereotype threat, its effects on performance, and the mediating factors such as anxiety and negative thinking. The lecture also discusses potential solutions to mitigate stereotype threat, including disidentification from negatively stereotyped domains, presenting role models, promoting the theory of intelligence malleability, and enhancing self-affirmation. By understanding the mechanisms behind stereotype threat and implementing effective strategies, individuals can overcome the negative impact of stereotypes on their performance.

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Fabrizio Butera

Teaching & PhD Courses Cooperation and environmental psychology HUM-317 This seminar addresses the formation, change and maintenance of individual and collective pro-environmental behaviors, as studied by environmental social psychology. In particular, we will focus on the role of coopération. L'(in)action pro-environnementale I HUM-420 This Social Psychology course examines the gap between intentions and behaviors, the barriers to individual and collective action, and the mo

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Related concepts (32)

Stereotype threat

Stereotype threat is a situational predicament in which people are or feel themselves to be at risk of conforming to stereotypes about their social group. It is theorized to be a contributing factor to long-standing racial and gender gaps in academic performance. Since its introduction into the academic literature, stereotype threat has become one of the most widely studied topics in the field of social psychology.

Anxiety

Anxiety is an emotion which is characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events. Anxiety is different from fear in that fear is defined as the emotional response to a real threat, whereas anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat. It is often accompanied by nervous behavior such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints, and rumination. Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness and worry, usually generalized and unfocused as an overreaction to a situation that is only subjectively seen as menacing.

Stereotype

In social psychology, a stereotype is a generalized belief about a particular category of people. It is an expectation that people might have about every person of a particular group. The type of expectation can vary; it can be, for example, an expectation about the group's personality, preferences, appearance or ability. Stereotypes are sometimes overgeneralized, inaccurate, and resistant to new information, but can sometimes be accurate. An explicit stereotype refers to stereotypes that one is aware that one holds, and is aware that one is using to judge people.

Anxiety disorder

Anxiety disorders are a cluster of mental disorders characterized by significant and uncontrollable feelings of anxiety and fear such that a person's social, occupational, and personal function are significantly impaired. Anxiety may cause physical and cognitive symptoms, such as restlessness, irritability, easy fatiguability, difficulty concentrating, increased heart rate, chest pain, abdominal pain, and a variety of other symptoms that may vary based on the individual.

Social anxiety

Social anxiety is the anxiety and fear specifically linked to being in social settings (i.e., interacting with others). Some categories of disorders associated with social anxiety include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Individuals with higher levels of social anxiety often avert their gazes, show fewer facial expressions, and show difficulty with initiating and maintaining a conversation.

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