An Examination of Factors Hypothesized to Moderate Stereotype Threat Effects on the Ravens Advanced Progressive Matrices by

.......................................................................................................................................... ii List of Tables ................................................................................................................................. iv List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................v Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Stereotype Threat .................................................................................................................4 Moderating Effects.............................................................................................................10 Racial Identity ....................................................................................................................12 Goal Orientation.................................................................................................................16 Mediators ...........................................................................................................................21 Method ...........................................................................................................................................23 Results ............................................................................................................................................28 Discussion ......................................................................................................................................33 References ......................................................................................................................................38 Appendix A: Figure of Stereotype Threat Relationships ...............................................................45 Appendix B: Tables and Questionnaires........................................................................................47