Avi Ben Zeev - Stereotype Threat

Avi Ben-Zeev, a psychology professor, discusses his expertise in cognitive psychology, focusing on stereotype threat. He shares his personal journey from a construction worker family in Israel to academia in the U.S., highlighting the anxiety and fear of success he faced. Avi explains stereotype threat, a phenomenon where individuals from underrepresented groups feel pressure to perform well to avoid confirming negative stereotypes, leading to increased anxiety and underperformance. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and combating this issue.

How does stereotype threat affect individuals from underrepresented groups in academia?

What are some ways mentioned to combat stereotype threat?