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The Power of Stereo-type Threat- LAFM’s Drive Home with Glenn

On this weeks life coaching segment on LAFM’s Drive Home with Glenn, Sally shared about the Power of Stereo-type Threat.

The Power of Stereo-type Threat- LAFM’s Drive Home with Glenn

Stereo-type threat is the term used to described the way that we play into stereo-types we believe we belong to.. So things such as making fun of certain groups, making statements about girls not being good at math’s, or boys not being emotional, can cause a rise in anxiety and stress, reducing academic or workplace performance.

It is one of the most studied aspects of social psychology – where we try to understand why certain groups of people may struggle to prove themselves different, and yet, then do the opposite.

Click on the image to listen to the interview and know more about it.

On this weeks life coaching segment on LAFM’s Drive Home with Glenn, Sally shared about the Power of Stereo-type Threat.

Stereo-type threat is the term used to described the way that we play into stereo-types we believe we belong to.. So things such as making fun of certain groups, making statements about girls not being good at math’s, or boys not being emotional, can cause a rise in anxiety and stress, reducing academic or workplace performance.

It is one of the most studied aspects of social psychology – where we try to understand why certain groups of people may struggle to prove themselves different, and yet, then do the opposite.

Click on the image to listen to the interview and know more about it.

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