What Is Stereotype Threat and Why Might It Be a Serious

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Essay

What is stereotype threat and why might it be a serious issue for instruction and testing in schools?

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Definitions:

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in relatively bright light.

Retina

A light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals sent to the brain.

Nearsighted

A common vision condition in which close objects appear clearly, while distant objects are blurred.

Myopic

Short-sightedness; a condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred. Also used metaphorically to describe a lack of foresight or long-term planning.