serotyping and being stereotyped

Question 1

stereotype threat theory

Answer 1

when subtlety reminded of stereotypes that suggest incompetence leading to stigmatised groups to keep underperforming

Question 2

why stereotype threat effects performance

Answer 2

motivated to not conform stereotype. uses same central executive processing to need to perform leading to worse results
-uses working memory
-heightened sense of uncertainty
-more vigilant for evidence of conforming stereotype
-sensitivity to internal states
-negative thoughts bias

Question 3

preventing stereotyping threat

Answer 3

tell anxiety wont affect performance
individual differences - spontaneous reappraising of emotions