Which of the Following People Is Most Likely to Experience

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is most likely to experience stereotype threats?

• A) an African-American student who believes that he is about to take a test that measures intellectual ability
• B) an African-American student who believes that her performance on the test will not reveal anything about her actual intellectual ability
• C) a white student who believes that he is about to take a test that measures intellectual ability
• D) a white student who believes that his performance on the test will not reveal anything about his actual intellectual ability

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body recognizes a threat and prepares to face it or flee.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses during stressful situations.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce various hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress responses.