When Members of an Identifiable Group Are Made Aware of Cultural

question 55

Multiple Choice

When members of an identifiable group are made aware of cultural stereotypes about that group they are sometimes unable to perform up to their potential as a result of a phenomenon known as

• A) prejudice.
• B) social facilitation.
• C) in-group out-group.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).

Psychogenic Paralysis

A loss of motor function without a physiological cause, arising from psychological factors.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, often accompanied by physical symptoms.

Loss Of Appetite

A decrease in the desire to eat, which can be temporary or a symptom of a more serious condition.