The Office of Lieutenant Governor Is Different from the Office

question 9

Multiple Choice

The office of lieutenant governor is different from the office of the vice president in that

• A) the office of lieutenant governor has a two-year term versus the vice president's four-year term.
• B) when governors leave their states, lieutenant governors become acting governors.
• C) lieutenant governors are usually from the opposition party, whereas vice presidents are not.
• D) lieutenant governors have powers nearly coequal with governors, whereas the vice presidents have few formal powers.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The fear or anxiety of confirming negative stereotypes about one’s group, which can impair performance.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups, often leading to preferential treatment and prejudice.

Disidentification

A psychological process where an individual disengages their identity and self-worth from domains in which they experience threat or failure.

Stereotype Lift

The performance improvement that occurs when individuals are aware of a positive stereotype about their group, enhancing their confidence and test performance.