Carlos, Who Is Hispanic, Is Asked to Take an IQ

question 42

Multiple Choice

Carlos, who is Hispanic, is asked to take an IQ test by a job placement company. As he sits down to take the test, Carlos begins to think about how minorities in the United States, including Hispanics, are often viewed as less intelligent than others. These thoughts cause Carlos to experience discomfort and anxiety during the test, which then have a negative impact on his test result. Carlos's dilemma is an example of what psychologists call _____.

• A) the Flynn effect
• B) covert discrimination
• C) stereotype threat
• D) confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Larger Units

Larger units refer to comprehensive or expanded quantities, whether measuring physical items, data, or concepts, indicating a scale greater than standard or previously referred to measures.

Visual Imagery

The mental representation of visual experiences, including sights, shapes, and colors, which can be recalled or imagined without the stimulus being present.

System II Thinking

A cognitive process that is slower, more deliberative, and more logical than instinctive and quick System I thinking.

Unwarranted Assumptions

Beliefs or premises accepted without sufficient evidence or justification, often leading to flawed conclusions.