26: Celebrating Smart Girls in the 21st Century
The Psychology Podcast
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Stereotype Threat and Adolescent Identity Development
This chapter discusses the concept of stereotype threat and its impact on adolescent identity development. It explains that stereotype threat occurs when individuals are reminded of their group identity before engaging in a task, which can lead to underperformance. The chapter emphasizes the importance of addressing and undoing stereotype threat, particularly for girls, in order to promote equal abilities and opportunities.
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