Self-concept explains gender differences in mental rotation performance after stereotype activation

IntroductionMental rotation is an ability that usually displays robust and large gender differences in favor of boys and men. When participants are told that males outperform females, it can result in worse performance for females (stereotype threat effect) and better performance for males (stereoty...

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Main Authors: Martina Rahe, Linda Schürmann, Petra Jansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1168267/full