Stereotype threat contributes to poorer recall performance among undergraduate students with problematic drinking patterns.
Samantha Johnstone,
Kesia Courtenay,
Todd A. Girard
Abstract:Stereotype threat occurs when individuals from stigmatized groups feel they are expected to conform to a negative stereotype associated with their group. Studies show that activating stereotype threat can impair performance on cognitive tasks in various marginalized groups. Individuals with problematic alcohol use are subject to stigmatized views related to cognitive abilities and socialization skills; thus, we examine for the first time whether eliciting stereotype threat impairs performance on a memory and a… Show more
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