People Who Fail a Task May or May Not Become

question 188

Multiple Choice

People who fail a task may or may not become depressed, depending on

• A) their IQ scores.
• B) their age and sex.
• C) why the experimenter thinks the participants failed the task.
• D) why the participants themselves think they failed.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Promise

A kind of self-fulfilling prophecy in which positive stereotypes, such as the “model minority” label applied to Asian Americans, lead to positive performance outcomes.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Deviance Avowal

Process by which an individual self-identifies as deviant and initiates their own labeling process.

Harley Davidson Motorcycles

An iconic American brand known for manufacturing heavyweight motorcycles designed for cruising on highways.