In a Driving Simulator, Women Who Were Reminded of the Stereotype

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a driving simulator, women who were reminded of the stereotype that females are bad drivers were more than twice as likely to run over pedestrians as women who were NOT reminded of the stereotype. This example illustrates which of the following?

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

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Definitions:

Subliminal Perception

The process by which stimuli presented below the threshold of conscious awareness influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Longest Wavelengths

Refers to the type of electromagnetic waves with the greatest distance between successive crests, typically found in radio waves.

Red Colors

Hue on the visible light spectrum that is associated with warmth, danger, and excitement, often eliciting strong emotions.

Shortest Wavelengths

Refers to light or other waves of the electromagnetic spectrum with the shortest length, typically associated with high energy and frequency, such as gamma rays or X-rays.