Psychologyspeaking topic
Stereotype threat: merely reminding someone of a negative stereotype about their group can actually lower their performance. How do other people's expectations trip us up?
— Steele & Aronson, stereotype threat
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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