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What Is Stereotype Threat, How Does It Operate, and How

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What is stereotype threat, how does it operate, and how might it affect women's performance on certain cognitive tests? What are some examples of factors that moderate the effects of stereotype threat and describe what can be done to diminish its effects.


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