Tim Is Doing Poorly in Math

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tim is doing poorly in math.Although he knows he's not a very good math student,it does not concern him greatly.He spends most of his time after school playing hockey,a sport at which he excels.Tim's 5th grade math teacher tries to motivate him to stay after school for tutoring,but Tim doesn't want to miss hockey practice.Furthermore,he reasons,two of his teammates have even lower marks in math than he does.Which intrapersonal process seems to be serving to enhance Tim's self-esteem?

• A)Tim's self-criticism.
• B)Tim's self-monitoring of his performance.
• C)Tim's perspective-taking skills.
• D)Tim's downward social comparison.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of conforming to stereotypes about one's social group, which can negatively affect performance and behavior.

Schema Priming

Involves activating a preexisting schema, making related thoughts or responses more likely to occur in reaction to stimuli or situations, facilitating more efficient processing.

High-SES Environment

Denotes an environment characterized by high socioeconomic status, often associated with better access to resources and opportunities.

Genetic Potential

The inherent capacity or capability of an organism's genes to influence growth, development, and other characteristics.