Fear of Confirming a Negative Stereotype About One's Group May

question 102

Multiple Choice

Fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group may hinder one's performance in a particular domain; this phenomenon is known as stereotype:

• A)vulnerability.
• B)activation.
• C)threat.
• D)challenge.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a reaction to stress.

Inhibitions

Psychological mechanisms that restrain or suppress certain behaviors, impulses, or desires.

Rambling Speech

Speech that is long-winded, unfocused, or disconnected from the main topic, making it difficult to follow.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects a person's thinking, feeling, and behavior, leading to hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.