All of the Following Are True About the Concept of Stereotype

question 36

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about the concept of stereotype threat except:

• A) It helps account for poorer task performance by members of stereotyped groups.
• B) Performance suffers when stereotype threat is reduced or removed.
• C) Pressures associated with negative stereotypes can be overcome by teaching students ways to reduce stereotype threat.
• D) Various manipulations may be used to either activate or minimize stereotype threat.

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