In the Last Two Decades, Native Americans Have Been Able

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the last two decades, Native Americans have been able to insist on self-determination because of the:

• A)representation of Native Americans in the federal government.
• B)control of natural resources by Native American tribes.
• C)high rates of Native American college graduates.
• D)political power generated by urbanization.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group leading individuals to underperform in areas where they fear they will be judged.

Different Colors

Varieties in the visible spectrum that result from differing qualities of light being reflected or emitted by objects.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can impair their performance.

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, and to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.