Which of the Following Is Not a Key to Understanding

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a key to understanding how stereotype threat operates?

• A) Stereotype threat can affect members of any group for which a negative stereo- type exists.
• B) Stereotype threat has been demonstrated in both college and pre-college settings.
• C) The nature of the experienced threat varies by the context in which the threat is experienced.
• D) Stereotype threat stems from an internalization of negative stereotypes about one's group.

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by moodiness, worry, anxiety, and emotional instability.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality development and the workings of the mind proposed by Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts.

Unconscious Motives

Desires or impulses that influence behavior without an individual's conscious awareness, often stemming from childhood experiences.