Before taking an IQ test, Mila was told that girls typically do poorly on the math , but excel on vocabulary. Mila is planning on being a scientist and thinks of herself as good at math. According to the concept of stereotype threat, her score on the test will show:

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Stereotype threat refers to being at risk of confirming, as self-characteristic, a negative stereotype about one's group. In this case, Mila might underperform in math due to the negative stereotype mentioned, despite her self-perception as good at math, but perform well in vocabulary as expected from the positive stereotype.

Before Taking an IQ Test, Mila Was Told That Girls