Jake Is About to Interact with His New Roommate

question 143

Multiple Choice

Jake is about to interact with his new roommate.Jake is white, and is worried that his black roommate will think he is prejudiced.He is worried that he might say something that could be taken as a sign of prejudice.Jake is experiencing ____.

• A)stereotype threat
• B)scapegoating
• C)a self-fulfilling prophecy
• D)a self-serving bias

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