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:

Lesions

Abnormal changes in body tissues caused by disease or injury.

Fear And Anger

Basic emotions characterized by specific physiological responses; fear relates to threats, while anger relates to obstacles or injustices.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, associated with higher brain functions such as thought, reasoning, and memory.

Primary Motor Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning and executing voluntary movements.