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Stereotype Threat: Identity and the Psychology of Discrimination
Stereotype threat traps your brain in a stress-fueled spiral that wrecks your performance without you realizing it. This book breaks down the invisible sabotage behind those moments when you freeze or flub under pressure because of who you are. Why does knowing a stereotype about your group make you choke? The answers lie in three sneaky mental mechanisms that steal your focus and energy.
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