A (dynamic) investigation of stereotypes, belief‐updating, and behavior
Katherine Coffman,
Maria Paola Ugalde Araya,
Basit Zafar
Abstract:Using a controlled experiment, we study the dynamic effects of feedback on decision‐making across verbal skills and math. Before feedback, men are more optimistic about their performance and more willing to compete than women, especially in math. While feedback shifts individuals' beliefs and behavior, we see substantial persistence of gender gaps 1 week later. This is particularly true among individuals who receive negative feedback. Our results are not well‐explained by motivated reasoning; in fact, negative… Show more
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