When a Test Was Described as Measuring "Problem-Solving Skills," African

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When a test was described as measuring "problem-solving skills," African American students did just as well as white students. But when told that the same test measured "intellectual ability," African American students scored lower than white students. This is an example of stereotype lift.

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Definitions:

DRI

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behavior, a technique used to reduce unwanted behavior by reinforcing a behavior that is incompatible with it.

DRA

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behavior, a strategy focusing on reinforcing a desirable behavior to replace an undesirable one.

Locational Determinant

Factors that influence the decision-making process regarding the placement of operations, facilities, or resources in specific geographic areas.

Supplier Networks

The interconnected group of suppliers from which a company acquires goods or services, crucial for the efficiency and quality of the end product.