Positive stereotypes can have a significant impact on how individuals and groups interact with one another. These stereotypes can create a sense of superiority for those who are seen as "better" or "more capable" than other groups, possibly leading to discrimination and prejudice against them.

Common positive stereotypes include assumptions that Asian Americans are good at math and women are more nurturing. A study reveals that being judged by a positive stereotype can make people feel angry and depersonalized. When someone uses a positive stereotype, it's reasonable to assume they will eventually use negative stereotypes.

A study reveals that being judged by a positive stereotype can make people feel angry and depersonalized. When someone uses a positive stereotype, it's reasonable to assume they will eventually use negative stereotypes. When we think of the problems that stereotypes cause, we typically focus on negative characteristics associated with groups.

When positive stereotypes are expressed or simply believed as true about a group and its members, positive stereotypes can be related to a number negative consequences for targets’ emotional and psychological states, their performance-based behaviors, and others’ judgments of them.