When Jennifer Goes to the Mechanic to Get Her Car

question 42

Multiple Choice

When Jennifer goes to the mechanic to get her car fixed, she feels anxious and apprehensive that she will confirm the stereotype that women don't understand car engines. This demonstrates:

• A) uncertainty avoidance.
• B) stereotype threat.
• C) confirmation anxiety.
• D) self-concept threat.

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