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Stereotype Threat
A kind of self-fulfilling prophecy in which the fear of performing poorly—and confirming stereotypes about their social groups— causes students to perform poorly.
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
A forecast that, whether directly or indirectly, leads to its own fulfillment through a positive loop between conviction and action.
Nanophysics
The branch of physics that deals with the structure and behavior of materials at the nanometer scale, including the development of materials and devices.
Spoiled Identity
A concept in sociology indicating a person's identity that is perceived as flawed, discredited, or deviant by society.
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