How Stereotype Threat Impacts Academic Performance

What influence does stereotype threat have on academic performance in STEM? In this animation, track the effect of stereotype threat on the human brain and explore why it can undermine the academic performance of racially diverse students in particular.

References

Blascovich, J., Spencer, S. J., Quinn, D., & Steele, C. (2001). African Americans and high blood pressure: The role of stereotype threat. Psychological Science, 12(3), 225–229. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9280.00340 Spencer, S. J., Logel, C., & Davies, P. G. (2016). Stereotype threat. Annual Review of Psychology, 67(1), 415–437. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-073115-103235

Topics

RDEISE
equity
racism
inclusion
diversity
belonging
inclusive education
STEM education
professional development
stereotype threat