Research on Stereotype Threat Indicates That

question 45

Multiple Choice

Research on stereotype threat indicates that

• A) only a handful of minority groups experience such threats.
• B) such threats can be attenuated by giving targets the opportunity to self-affirm.
• C) stereotypes are just as likely to lift the math scores of women as they are to threaten them.
• D) it is an exclusively American phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Focus Strategy

A competitive approach where a firm concentrates its resources on entering or expanding in a narrow market segment to achieve a competitive advantage.

Market Segment

A sub-group of a larger market made up of consumers or organizations with similar characteristics that lead them to have similar product and service needs.

Niche Customer Group

A specific segment of the market targeted by businesses for their specialized product or service needs.

Differentiation Strategy

A business approach where a company seeks to distinguish its products or services from competitors through quality, design, or unique features.