1. Stigma as Ego Depletion
... variable. In the stereotype threat variable, half of the participants were told that either the math or verbal test was indicative of ability (threat level) and half were told that gender differences did not influence test results in the past (no-threat level). The participants were given 4 minutes to look over sample test questions, and then had their second handgrip task ... conditions on self-regulating capabilities were due to the manipulation of the stigma and not other factors. Females who anticipated stereotype threat in a non-stigmatized condition (in this case, verbal tests) di...
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