Two Children Are Administered the Same IQ Test

question 58

Multiple Choice

Two children are administered the same IQ test.Assuming all factors to be equal except racial differences between the children,what factor has been found to explain any difference in scores between these children?

• A)stereotype threat
• B)role stereotype
• C)attention difficulties
• D)None of these.There should not be any difference.

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Definitions:

Acceptability

The degree to which a product, idea, or behavior is perceived as suitable or appropriate by others.

Learning Goal Orientation

A mindset focused on developing competence and mastering new skills, as opposed to proving competence or comparing oneself to others.

Performance-Prove Orientation

A focus or attitude where individuals are driven to demonstrate their competencies and skills in order to be positively evaluated by others.

Performance-Avoid Orientation

A focus on avoiding tasks due to fear of failure, leading to a tendency to sidestep challenges to prevent a poor performance evaluation.