Which of the Following Experimental Procedures Would a Researcher Investigating

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experimental procedures would a researcher investigating stereotype threat be least likely to use?

• A) having women complete a math test
• B) having non-English-speaking students complete a verbal skills test in English
• C) having black individuals complete an athletic task
• D) having individuals with a history of mental illness complete a logical reasoning task

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Definitions:

Executive Control System

A cognitive system responsible for planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling attention and actions in the pursuit of goal achievement.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information needed for complex tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of certain mental health conditions.