In One Study, Psychologist Margaret Shih and Her Colleagues Assessed

question 124

Multiple Choice

In one study, psychologist Margaret Shih and her colleagues assessed the performance of Asian American women on a test of verbal ability, an area in which women are stereotypically expected to excel but Asians are not. In this study, the women scored higher on the verbal test when reminded of the gender identity, but scored lower on the test when reminded of their racial identity. The effect of gender identity in this study is an example of:

• A)neurotypical threat.
• B)stereotype threat.
• C)neurotypical lift.
• D)stereotype lift.

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Definitions:

Subjective State

Subjective State refers to an individual's personal experience of their own internal emotional, cognitive, or physical condition at a given time.

Positive Individual Traits

Characteristics or attributes possessed by an individual that are deemed desirable or beneficial, contributing to their overall well-being and success.

Mindful Meditation

A meditation practice focusing on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.

Nonjudging

The practice of refraining from passing judgment or criticism, often emphasized in mindfulness and therapeutic settings.