Stereotype Threat Refers to

question 63

Multiple Choice

Stereotype threat refers to

• A)poor performance on IQ tests by minorities.
• B)the fear that poor performance on an IQ test will confirm minority stereotypes.
• C)threats against minorities if they perform well on an IQ test.
• D)the stereotype that minorities are less intelligent than others.

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Apply May’s concept of alienation to understand personal and societal conflicts.

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Use Bandura's social cognitive theory to explain behavior assimilation of societal roles.