Which One of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) A stereotype threat can affect the performance of individuals who are salient for a variety of reasons.
• B) When people who are salient think about stereotypes that are relevant to task performance, their performance might become impaired.
• C) Salience always heightens one's ability to focus on the task at hand.
• D) Salience due to race has particularly powerful effects on perception.

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Definitions:

Phonemes

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another.

Human Voice

The sound produced by a human being using vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc.

Infant Hearing

The ability of infants to perceive and process sounds, which begins before birth and is crucial for language development and social interactions.

Mother's Voice

The sound produced by a mother that is uniquely recognizable by her offspring, often providing comfort and security.