"Stereotype Threat" Refers to Impaired Performance Because of What

question 10

Multiple Choice

"Stereotype threat" refers to impaired performance because of what?

• A)Fear that your success might embarrass others who don't do so well
• B)Lack of full identification with your ethnic or racial group
• C)Failure to take a test seriously or to consider the consequences if you do well or poorly
• D)Fear of confirming a low expectation about your group

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Definitions:

Task Interdependence

Describes the degree to which tasks within a group or organization require coordination and cooperation among members to be completed effectively.

Different Standards

Variations in criteria or benchmarks used for comparison or judgment across different situations or by different groups.

Communication Problems

Communication problems occur when there is a failure in effectively transmitting or receiving messages, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts within an organization.

Win-lose Orientation

is a competitive mindset where a person or group views situations in terms of winning or losing, often at the expense of others.