Omar Is a Member of a Social Group That Is

question 114

Multiple Choice

Omar is a member of a social group that is stereotypically expected to perform poorly in mathematics.In fact,when Omar takes a math test he does indeed perform poorly.Which term best characterizes this phenomenon?

• A)stereotype threat
• B)culture bias
• C)discrimination
• D)demand characteristics

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Definitions:

Acute

Acute refers to conditions or diseases that have a sudden onset and severe symptoms but are usually of short duration.

Ornithosis

An infectious disease also known as psittacosis, contracted from birds, particularly parrots, pigeons, and poultry.

Psittacosis

An infectious disease primarily transmitted to humans from birds, particularly parrots, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci.

Parrot Fever

Also known as Psittacosis, an infectious disease transmitted to humans by birds, particularly from the parrot family.