The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in Which Knowledge of Stereotypes Leads to Anxiety

question 17

Multiple Choice

The self-fulfilling prophecy in which knowledge of stereotypes leads to anxiety and reduced performance consistent with the original stereotype is called

• A)stereotype lift.
• B)stereotype threat.
• C)stereotype deflation.
• D)stereotype habituation.

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Definitions:

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