Given the Stereotype That "Blacks Are Not as Intelligent as Whites

question 23

Multiple Choice

Given the stereotype that "Blacks are not as intelligent as Whites," if the black students score as much as the white students on difficult questions, then the questions are described as being a(n) ____________, which is a finding that is consistent with the ___________.

• A)laboratory task; social identity theory
• B)laboratory task; concept of stereotype threat
• C)intelligence test; realistic conflict theory
• D)intelligence test; concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Risk-as-feelings Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that people's decision-making is influenced by their emotional responses to the possibility of negative outcomes.

Gut Reactions

Instantaneous responses we have to a situation or stimulus, not based on rational analysis but on our innate, visceral feelings.

Broaden-and-build Theory

A psychological model suggesting that positive emotions expand one's awareness and inspire novel, varied, and exploratory thoughts and actions.

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are enjoyable and pleasurable, such as happiness, joy, or love, which contribute to positive well-being.