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You're mixing different layers of worrying. People underperform because they're worrying about problem X (confirming stereotypes). Let's refer to this as probl
by bct 14y ago
You're mixing different layers of worrying.
People underperform because they're worrying about problem X (confirming stereotypes). Let's refer to this as problem Y (stereotype threat).
Education about problem X would be counterproductive; the article is suggesting education about problem Y.