In a study, women who were reminded before math and finance tests that "women are not good at math"

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Studies have shown that reminding individuals of negative stereotypes related to their group before a test (a phenomenon known as "stereotype threat") can lead to poorer performance. In this case, reminding women of the stereotype that "women are not good at math" before math and finance tests can cause anxiety and self-doubt, leading to lower scores.

In a Study, Women Who Were Reminded Before Math and Finance