Michelle Obama Has Stated That When She Was a Student

question 72

Multiple Choice

Michelle Obama has stated that when she was a student at Princeton she felt as if white students assessed her first as being black and second as a student.This is an example of:

• A)master status.
• B)stereotype threat.
• C)person-group discrepancy.
• D)disidentification.

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Definitions:

Active Listening

The act of listening attentively to the speaker’s message and responding by giving appropriate feedback to show that you understand what the speaker is saying. Restating the speaker’s message in your own words to confirm that you accurately interpreted what was said.

Passive Listening

The act of listening attentively to the speaker's message and responding to the speaker by providing verbal or nonverbal cues that encourage the speaker to continue. In effect, saying “I'm listening, please go on.”

Reflective Listening

A communication technique involving actively listening to a speaker, then repeating back what was said to confirm understanding and empathy.

Active Listening

The practice of paying close attention and fully concentrating on the speaker, showing understanding and providing feedback.