Which of the Following Is Most Likely an Example of a Controlled

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely an example of a controlled process?

• A) blinking one's eyes
• B) walking around the block
• C) chewing a bite of food
• D) roller-skating for the first time

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group.

Cognitive Resources

Mental processes and capabilities that are available and can be utilized for tasks such as problem-solving, learning, and decision making.

Stereotype Threat

The anxiety or concern experienced by individuals when they fear that their actions might confirm a negative stereotype about their group.

Stereotype Lift

The phenomenon where individuals perform better than otherwise because they are aware of a positive stereotype about their group.