All of the Following Are Elements of Steele's (1997) Concept

question 40

Multiple Choice

All of the following are elements of Steele's (1997) concept of stereotype threat except

• A) the individual belongs to a group that is negatively stereotyped.
• B) the individual excels in the area that is negatively stereotyped.
• C) the individual excels in an area that is not important to him/her.
• D) the individual is placed in a situation that challenges his/her ability in the targeted area.

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Definitions:

NIMBY

Short for “not in my back yard”; originally referred to protests aimed at shifting undesirable activities onto those with less power; now sometimes used without negative connotations to describe local environmental activists.

Nuclear Waste

Radioactive byproducts resulting from the operation of nuclear reactors, research, and medical procedures, requiring careful disposal to avoid environmental harm.

Mainstream Environmentalism

A movement advocating for the sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment within the context of existing societal norms and policies.

Green Party

A U.S. political party established in 1984 to bring political attention to environmentalism, social justice, diversity, and related principles.