According to the Research by Aronson and His Colleagues (2006)

question 116

Multiple Choice

According to the research by Aronson and his colleagues (2006) on overcoming social identity threat, which of the following statements would help a female taking a math exam?

• A) "Don't worry. You're pretty; you'll do fine in life."
• B) "You are a good student in a selective major."
• C) "People here in Texas are good at this."
• D) "Use those gifts that you have been given."

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Definitions:

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone.

Individual Idea Session

A brainstorming technique where individuals generate ideas independently before sharing them with the group, aiming to maximize creativity and diversity of thought.

Steiner's "Law"

A principle named after Ivan Steiner, suggesting that the actual productivity of a group is equal to its potential productivity minus losses due to faulty group processes.

Productivity

Refers to the level of effectiveness in producing desired results or outputs, especially in the context of work or economic activity.