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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.5
Why is stereotype threat an important ethical consideration in psychological testing?
Individuals might underperform if they fear confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.
Stereotype threat tends to increase individuals' resistance against prejudice and discrimination.
Individuals are likely to perform better due to motivation to disprove negative stereotypes about their group.
Stereotype threat generally has no significant impact on an individual's performance in psychological tests.
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