The Danger of Believing Intellectual Ability is Important

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What percentage of teenagers find it hard to publicly admit they're confused or made a mistake in school? I’ll tell you and explain why this happens.

Would you be surprised to learn that Black and Hispanic teenagers are no different from White and Asian peers when it comes to conceding errors? That’s right, sometimes race and sex doesn’t matter.

If you’re interested in fixing dangerous sociological trends, read on.