How psychological cues can limit black students' academic learning, success
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 10:31
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Like a gnawing stomach or pesky runny nose, a looming stereotype can make it difficult to focus and perform well in school. Based on existing research, black students, Latinos, and women in math and science are known to perform poorly when a mistake could seem to confirm a negative stereotype about their group.