According to Research by Claude Steele and Other Psychologists, How

question 218

Multiple Choice

According to research by Claude Steele and other psychologists, how does stereotype threat tend to impair performance?

• A)irrelevant mental images and concepts come to mind, which interfere with insight, intuition, and creativity
• B)mental sets are produced, which interferes with effective problem solving and performance
• C)functional fixedness is experienced, which interferes with flexible and creative problem solving
• D)psychological distress, anxiety, and self-doubt interfere with thinking and problem-solving abilities

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Definitions:

Taste

Refers to the individual preference or inclination towards certain experiences, such as flavors, fashion, art, or literature.

Distribution Of Opportunities

Distribution of opportunities involves how chances for education, employment, and social mobility are spread across different groups in society, often reflecting underlying social and economic structures.

Rewards

Rewards pertain to benefits, compensations, or other forms of recognition provided to individuals or groups in acknowledgement of their achievements, behavior, or effort.

Society

A large group of individuals living together in a community, sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.