In a Study by Steele and Aronson (1995)demonstrating the Effects

question 33

Multiple Choice

In a study by Steele and Aronson (1995) demonstrating the effects of stereotype threat,African-American students performed

• A) better on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when race was made salient.
• B) better on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when they thought the test was diagnostic of intellectual abilities.
• C) worse on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when race was made salient.
• D) worse on a verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam when they were threatened with a punishment for every wrong answer.

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Definitions:

Decreasing Opportunity Costs

A situation where the cost of forgoing the next best alternative decreases as more units of a product or service are produced.

Capital Goods

These are physical assets used in the production process to manufacture goods and services, including buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Consumer Goods

Products and services that are consumed or used by individuals, as opposed to those purchased by businesses or industries.

Technological Improvements

Enhancements and innovations in technology that increase productivity, efficiency, or value in processes or products.