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stereotypes
Some Cultures Say Memory Improves With Age
A new study tests the idea that traditional societies see aging in a more positive light than modern societies, a presumption supported by anecdotes and personal narratives but lacking systematic cross-cultural research.
A Kid’s Math ‘Self-Concept’ Predicts Test Scores
How strongly children identify with math—their math “self-concept”—can predict how high they will score on a standardized test of math achievement, a new study shows.
Netherlands Is No. 1 for ‘Men Love Science’ Stereotype
The gender stereotype that links men, not women, to science is most prevalent in the Netherlands, according to a survey of more than 350,000 people in 66 nations.
Are Women Actually Better at Negotiation?
Women with successful negotiation experience are better negotiators than men, even when they rate themselves as average at it, a new study finds.
By Sticking to Stereotypes Brazil Is Missing Its Chance to Rebrand
Sun, sea, samba and smiles—what a great brand for a nation to have. Or is it?
