In Shopping for a New Stereo,you Discover That You Cannot

question 11

Multiple Choice

In shopping for a new stereo,you discover that you cannot differentiate between the sounds of models X and Y. The difference between X and Y is below your

• A)absolute threshold.
• B)subliminal threshold.
• C)receptor threshold.
• D)difference threshold.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can adversely affect performance and behavior.

Black Students

Students of African descent who are part of an educational system.

Test Performance

Refers to how well an individual does on an assessment of their knowledge, skills, abilities, or physical fitness.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of conforming to stereotypes about one's social group, which can negatively affect performance and self-perception.