Social psychologists had African American students do carefully constructed self-affirming writing assignments regarding their good qualities outside of school. How did this activity affect these students?

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The self-affirming writing assignments resulted in African American students having not only higher self-esteem but also improvement in their academic performance. This is likely because the activity helped reduce stereotype threat, which can hinder academic performance, by reminding the students of their positive qualities and strengths outside of school.

Social Psychologists Had African American Students Do Carefully Constructed Self-Affirming