According to Theory of Stereotype Threat, Thinking That One May

question 189

Multiple Choice

According to theory of stereotype threat, thinking that one may be negatively compared to another group is MOST apt to:

• A) cause one to try harder.
• B) have no effect on one.
• C) cause one to underperform.
• D) cause one to dislike that group.

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