Brooke Is a PhD Candidate in the Field of Nanophysics

question 35

Multiple Choice

Brooke is a PhD candidate in the field of nanophysics. She is aware that only 4 percent of physics professionals are women. Brooke has heard peers and even instructors say that this is because women struggle to comprehend complex mathematics. What may Brooke be experiencing when she scores below her male counterparts on an exam?

• A) stereotype promise
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy
• C) tertiary deviance
• D) stereotype threat

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that are critical for hearing and balance, converting mechanical sound waves into neural signals.

Slowly Adapting Receptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to a stimulus over an extended period, gradually decreasing in activity.

Meissner's Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to light touch, enabling the perception of texture, shape, and fine details.

Merkel's Receptors

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that respond to light touch and pressure, helping in the perception of texture and shape.