Negative Societal Stereotypes Produce a State of _____________ in Which

question 7

Multiple Choice

Negative societal stereotypes produce a state of _____________ in which members of a stereotyped group fear that their behaviour will indeed confirm the stereotype.

• A)stereotype threat
• B)blatant sexism
• C)harassment
• D)self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

True Experiments

A type of scientific experiment where the researcher manipulates one variable, and controls/randomizes the rest of the variables.

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.

One-group Pretest-posttest Design

An experimental design where a single group is measured both before and after a treatment, assessing the treatment's impact.

Intensive Program

A concentrated and focused course or training designed to deliver a lot of information or skills in a short period of time.