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This section from an ebook on reducing stress looks at ways to minimize stress while taking a test. Also explore other chapters for more tips on reducing stress.

This section of an ebook on memory tricks offers ways to retain and recall information. Explore more of the book for additional tips.

Explore these quick tips for retaining and recalling information to help you during testing.

The chapter of this ebook gives a broad overview of stereotype threat research.

This study examines the relationship between stereotype threat and individual test-taking behaviors. The results indicated that stereotype threat minimally impacted time-related test-taking behaviors, but did impact behaviors related to response changes.

Stereotype threat arises when a negative stereotype about one's group seems to apply. This article reviews research on threat outcomes beyond the traditional focus on test scores. Threat antecedents include environmental cues and consequences include well-being. Interventions should go beyond test scores, for example, targeting intergroup interaction.