Telling or Reminding People, "Your Group Usually Doesn't Do Well

question 100

Multiple Choice

Telling or reminding people, "your group usually doesn't do well on this kind of test" tends to impair most people's performance. This phenomenon is known as

• A) construct validity.
• B) triarchic theory.
• C) cognitive dissonance.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing situational explanations.

Central Route Persuasion

A technique for convincing others that requires thoroughly understanding the message's content, resulting in enduring changes in attitudes.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort or mental conflict due to holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, especially when prompted to act against one of those beliefs.