A Woman with Negative Attitudes Towards Asians Usually Relates to Asian

question 173

Multiple Choice

A woman with negative attitudes towards Asians usually relates to Asian individuals in such a way that they alter their behaviour and ultimately confirm to the woman's initial beliefs. This example best demonstrates how stereotypes can be perpetuated by

• A)stereotype threat
• B)the fundamental attribution error
• C)self-fulfilling prophecies
• D)the self-serving bias

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