When it comes to race and IQ debate, a popular theory proposed as an explanation of the persistent black-white IQ gap (of 1 SD, or 15 IQ points) is the so-called stereotype threat (ST). Briefly, ST creates anxiety among individuals who belong to the negatively stereotyped group. Supposedly, after confirming a negative stereotype as a self-characterization, the performance of this group (e.g., ethnic minorities, women…) on IQ tests will be artificially reduced. A widely cited paper is from Steele and Aronson (
Race and IQ : Stereotype Threat Disconfirmed
Race and IQ : Stereotype Threat Disconfirmed
Race and IQ : Stereotype Threat Disconfirmed
When it comes to race and IQ debate, a popular theory proposed as an explanation of the persistent black-white IQ gap (of 1 SD, or 15 IQ points) is the so-called stereotype threat (ST). Briefly, ST creates anxiety among individuals who belong to the negatively stereotyped group. Supposedly, after confirming a negative stereotype as a self-characterization, the performance of this group (e.g., ethnic minorities, women…) on IQ tests will be artificially reduced. A widely cited paper is from Steele and Aronson (