Stereotype Threat Explains Why

question 40

Multiple Choice

Stereotype threat explains why:

• A)individuals hide their prejudicial biases in most social situations.
• B)individuals sometimes perform poorly when apprehensive about being stereotyped.
• C)people evaluate individuals more positively than groups.
• D)stereotypes can be unwarranted generalizations across situations.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal after a particular behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Pleasant Stimulus

A pleasant stimulus is any event, object, or situation that produces a positive emotional response or feeling of enjoyment.

Withdrawal

Symptoms that occur after cessation or reduction in intake of a substance that the body has become dependent upon, like drugs or alcohol.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, storing, and applying information, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.