Stereotype threat is the sub-conscious level of psychological activity due to emotional distress, which results in a decrement in performance. We tested the effect of stereotype threat on math performance in students with different majors. The difference between Korean students and Caucasian students was also examined. As a result, we found a tendency that students underperformed when they were threatened by the stereotype with respect to their majors and ethnicity. The implication of stereotype threat in academic environment is discussed.
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