Which of the Following Provides Evidence of Stereotype Threat

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides evidence of stereotype threat?

• A) IQ scores do not accurately predict income.
• B) People work harder on tasks when they are rewarded for successes than they do when they are punished for failures.
• C) When intelligence tests are culturally biased (e.g., when they include examples that are only known to particular cultural groups), they tend to reinforce race-based stereotypes about intelligence.
• D) Women perform worse than men on math tests when they believe that the test produces gender bias, but they perform the same as men when they believe that the test produces no gender differences.

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Definitions:

Two Faces of Power

A theory suggesting that power in politics operates on two levels: decision-making and agenda-setting, where the latter can effectively control which issues come to the foreground.

Bachrach and Baratz

Scholars known for their work in political science, particularly on the second face of power, which involves the ability not just to make decisions but to control the agenda and prevent certain issues from being discussed.

Political Elites

A small group of people who hold significant power and influence in a political system, often shaping policies and decisions.

Economic Valorization

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