Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Stereotype

question 222

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a stereotype threat?

• A) Joaquim, who believes IQ tests are unfair to Hispanics, something that his IQ score seems to reflect
• B) Tiana, who believes that all testing, no matter the type, is biased
• C) Jasmine, who feels she must excel on her IQ test
• D) Malik, who believes that all tests are equal and that he can, and will, excel on them

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Definitions:

Tolerance

Decrease in response to a drug with the passage of time.

Decreased Response

A reduction in the body's reaction to a particular stimulus over time, often after repeated exposure.

Curare

A toxin derived from South American plants that acts as a neuromuscular blocking agent by inhibiting acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, historically used as a paralyzing poison.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter important for learning and memory, as well as muscle contraction, involved in many functions across the nervous system.