I can (not) avoid doing badly : the effects of perceived source of a self-relevant stereotype on performance

The theory of stereotype threat states that activating self-relevant stereotypes can lead people to exhibit stereotype-consistent behavior. Stereotype threat most commonly arises under circumstances in which a negative self-relevant stereotype is applicable, the person's membership in the st...

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Main Author: Dar Nimrod, Ilan
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/15518