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Stereotype Threat (Solutions (teach behavioral strategies for improving…
Stereotype Threat
Solutions
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when using stretch assignments, set goals and help develop strategies to attaining them
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Consequences
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works harder, but not better
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Definitions and Context
Psychological experience of a person who, while engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype, suggesting they wont perform well on that task.
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Left unmanaged, employee diversity is more likely to damage morale, increase turnover, cause significant organizational problems and conflict
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Tokenism
There is a link between token status and stereotype threat: "If they were good @ _ wouldn't we see more of them?"
Stereotype threat Risk
Repeated exposure can have serious and very negative consequences some studies have found members of these groups have higher turnover than white men
Stereotype threat needs task difficulty and personal task investment. Most capable members of stereotyped group tend to be most affected in their performance by stereotype threat. Difficult, complex and challenging tasks are where stereotype threat is most likely to occur.