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However, such statements are relational; saying that Asian people are good at math implies that another group is less good at math. Moreover, it creates inappropriate pressures for all Asians (or whatever group is being positively stereotyped) to behave in some expected way.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Action: Do not condone the application of stereotypes. Teach students that confirmation bias (https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Confirmation_bias) can reinforce their belief in a stereotype, even when the stereotype is not true. 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