Stereotype threat effects arise when an individual feels at risk of confirming a negative
stereotype about their group and consequently underperforms on stereotype relevant tasks …

When members of a stigmatized group find themselves in a situation where negative
stereotypes provide a possible framework for interpreting their behavior, the risk of being …

Many organizations offer justifications for why diversity matters, that is, organizational
diversity cases. We investigated their content, prevalence, and consequences for …

This Handbook provides a uniquely comprehensive and scholarly overview of the latest
research on prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. All chapters are written by eminent …

The poor are universally stigmatized. The stigma of poverty includes being perceived as
incompetent and feeling shunned and disrespected. It can lead to cognitive distancing …

“Stereotype threat” is often thought of as a singular construct, with moderators and
mechanisms that are stable across groups and domains. However, this is not always true. To …

Impulsive behavior is implicated in the initiation, maintenance, and relapse of drug-seeking
behaviors involved in drug addiction. Research shows that changes in impulsive behavior …

Abstract Background and Objectives Prior research has shown that exposure to negative
age-based stereotype threat (ST) can undermine older adults' memory performance. The …

Negative stereotypes about aging can impair older adults' memory via stereotype threat;
however, the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are unclear. In two experiments, we …

Recent work suggests that most older adults who volunteer to take part in cognitive
experiments are more motivated to do well than are undergraduate students. This empirical …