Research Suggests That Important Processes Allow American Blacks to Maintain

question 11

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that important processes allow American blacks to maintain high self-esteem relative to whites. Which of the following has NOT been shown to help American blacks maintain self-esteem?

• A) The types of social comparisons that are made
• B) The criteria that are used to define success and failure
• C) (Race-related) attributions that are made for events
• D) The tendency to experience stereotype threat

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Definitions:

Growth Factor

A naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation.

Tyrosine Kinase Receptor

A plasma membrane receptor that phosphorylates the tyrosine part of proteins; when a ligand binds to the receptor, the conformation of the receptor changes and it may phosphorylate itself as well as other molecules; important in immune function and serves as a receptor for insulin.

Ras Proteins

A family of proteins involved in transmitting signals within cells, playing a role in cell growth and development.

Fibroblast Cells

A type of cell found in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers, playing a crucial role in wound healing and tissue repair.