A Guest on a Talk Show Displayed Her Collection of Potato

question 229

Multiple Choice

A guest on a talk show displayed her collection of potato chips that resembled famous celebrities or historical figures. One example was a potato chip that was said to resemble Abraham Lincoln. This guest provided an example of

• A) the bandwagon fallacy
• B) the confirmation bias.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) patternicity.

---

Definitions:

Stereotype Vulnerability

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can affect performance and outcomes.

Claude Steele

An American social psychologist known for his work on stereotype threat and its impact on the performance of individuals in various social contexts.

Stereotype Vulnerability

The experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group.

Test Scores

Quantitative values assigned to the performance of individuals on standardized tests or examinations.