What is stereotype threat, why does it arise, and what are the consequences?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Stereotype threat refers to the apprehension that minority group members experience when they believe that they might behave in a manner that reinforces or confirms existing stereotypes about their group. The consequences are often that this anxiety or apprehension impedes the performance of these apprehensive minority group members, thus inadvertently reinforcing existing cultural stereotypes.
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Many of the structures relevant to psychopathology are in the____
a. midbrain b. hindbrain c. forebrain d. cerebral cortex
A reaction that usually resembles the unconditioned response but is produced by a conditioned stimulus is termed a(n) _____ response.
A) sensitized B) habituated C) conditioned D) reinforcing
Disorders in which there is real physical illness that is largely caused by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety are called ______ disorders
a. somatoform c. conversion b. psychosomatic d. organic
Provide reasons for a decline in self-esteem during early adolescence. Include reference to gender differences
What will be an ideal response