Understanding the stereotype threat effect with "culture-free" tests: An examination of its mediators and measurement

Human Performance

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 207-230

  Mayer, David M ^a   Hanges, Paul J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 2442494581     PISSN: 08959285     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/S15327043HUP1603_3     Document Type: Conference Paper

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