You Belong to a Social Group, and You Know That

question 89

Multiple Choice

You belong to a social group, and you know that many people on campus believe your social group does really poorly in psychology classes. As you begin to take your psychology exam, you are concerned that if you do poorly on the test, you will unintentionally support this negative belief about your social group. This situation illustrates the concept of

• A) stereotype threat.
• B) biased testing.
• C) prejudicial performance.
• D) academic's anxiety.

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Definitions:

Shared Environmental Factors

Elements within an environment that individuals are exposed to similarly, influencing their development or behavior collectively.

Antisocial Behavior

involves actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often violating social norms or laws.

Personality

The distinct blend of feelings, attitudes, and actions characterizing a person's responses.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, particularly in the face of adversity or trauma.