Spencer et al. (1977): Stereotype Threat Flashcards


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1

Aim

To demonstrate the effect of stereotype threat on intellectual preformance

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Method

An experiment

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Procedures

Hypothesis: On a math test, women will underperform under the stereotype (that men are better at math) compared to men.

  • Two groups were made; one with females and one with males
  • bot groups with strong and equal ablility in math were given the same math test
  • In a second test, researchers tested participants literature skills

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Results

Female participants significantly underperform on the math test compared to the equally qualified males participants

Males and females performed equally well on the literature

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Conclusion

  • Stereotype threat can affect any social or cultural group if the members believe in stereotypes
  • Believing in negative stereotypes can harm the performance of group members, resulting in "spotlight anxiety"