What Is a Reason Posited by Stereotype Threat Theory for Shortfalls

question 126

Multiple Choice

What is a reason posited by stereotype threat theory for shortfalls in performance by members of stigmatized groups?

• A)Members of stigmatized groups are threatening to members of majority groups,who then stereotype the stigmatized group members.
• B)Because of constant exposure to stereotypes,members of stigmatized groups have stopped caring about their performance.
• C)Members of stigmatized groups experience more threats on a day-to-day basis.
• D)Situations that remind stigmatized group members of negative stereotypes about their group cause them to worry about their performance.

Describe group polarization and its effects on group decisions.

Understand the symptoms and consequences of groupthink.

Recognize the process and effects of escalation of commitment in decision-making.

Differentiate between informational influence and normative influence in group settings.

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Definitions:

Population

The total number of individuals inhabiting a particular area or forming a particular group.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often referred to as the "stress hormone" because its levels increase in response to stress.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body’s response to stress and for regulating mood, attention, and vigilance.

Flight-Or-Fight Syndrome

An acute stress response in which the body prepares to either confront or flee from an immediate threat.