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Loveless, Peggy – 2000
Self-stereotyping, defined as the activation of stereotypes about oneself because of membership in a particular group, has been shown in certain situations to enhance or diminish cognitive performance. This study examined the effects of asking 1,107 African American and Caucasian American high school juniors from 22 schools to indicate their…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Entrance Examinations, Ethnicity, High School Students