Research Suggests That Important Processes Allow American Blacks to Maintain

question 158

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that important processes allow American blacks to maintain high self-esteem relative to whites. Which of the following has NOT been shown to help American blacks maintain self-esteem?

• A)The choice of social comparison targets
• B)The criteria of self-worth
• C)Attribution theory
• D)The tendency to experience stereotype threat

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