In One Study, Two Groups of African Americans Were Given

question 65

Multiple Choice

In one study, two groups of African Americans were given the same test. Group A was told it was an intelligence test, while Group B was told that the problems on the test were not meant to assess them. The results were that __________.

• A) consistent with stereotype threat claims, Group A did worse than Group B
• B) consistent with stereotype threat claims, the groups did equally well
• C) consistent with stereotype threat claims, Group B did worse than Group A
• D) contrary to stereotype threat claims, both groups did equally well

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where a patient experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to their belief in the efficacy of the treatment, regardless of its actual effectiveness.

Subliminal Messages

Signals below the threshold of conscious awareness, designed to influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Weight-Loss

The reduction of total body mass due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue, and/or lean mass.

Group Size

Refers to the number of individuals forming a social or functional cluster, which can influence dynamics and interactions within the group.