3 ms·
Hmmm, I wonder how well this correlates with the placebo effect. In other words, how deep do the effects of negative stereotyping run? The titular study shows
by polakallen 11y ago
Hmmm, I wonder how well this correlates with the placebo effect.
In other words, how deep do the effects of negative stereotyping run? The titular study shows that with concentrated effort to overcome the limiting stereotype, the effects of the stereotype can be mostly overcome.
What if you ignored the stereotype, and tried the experiment again, using an an arbitrary advantage.
For instance, if the groups in the study were performed using a "drug" or other similar placebo.
- erikpukinskis 11y agoWell, the same trick (imagine yourself as the other gender) didn't work on the boys, so it can't be just a matter of "here's a strange experience... Now take the test." Is that what you are suggesting?
- polakallen 11y agoNo, I wouldn't necessarily expect the inverse situation to be true (hence why boys still maintain high scores). It's not a matter of a "strange" experience, its a matter of expectations about outcomes. Basically, you could do the same test with men + women, but instead of having them visualize themselves as a stereotype, have them try a new "drug" that will supposedly improve their focus and math skills. Comparing the results of that study with the originals will likely lead to some very interesting observations, no matter the result.
- erikpukinskis 11y agoI see. Yes, so any kind of expectation of performance enhancement might counteract the pre-existing expectation of performance detriment.