Which of the Following Is an Example of "Stereotype Threat

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of "stereotype threat"?

• A)Julie becomes anxious when told that women perform worse than men on standardized math tests,but she uses this as incentive to earn a high score on the SAT math section.
• B)Julie becomes anxious when told that women perform worse than men on standardized math tests,and even though she is a gifted mathematician,she performs below average on the SAT math section.
• C)Julie is told that women perform worse than men on standardized math tests,but she ignores this information and earns a high score on the SAT math section.
• D)Julie is told that women perform worse than men on standardized math tests,but her preparation for the test allows her to earn a high score on the SAT math section.

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Definitions:

American Currency

The system of money in use in the United States, primarily consisting of the United States Dollar (USD).

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a feeling of contempt for other cultures.

Stereotyping

The act of generalizing characteristics, attributes, or behaviors to all members of a particular group, disregarding individual differences.

Cultural Norm

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.