What is the term for when a person performs poorly on an exam after they are reminded (even subtly) that they are a member of a minority group?
a. prejudicial performance
b. stereotype threat
c. cultural bias
d. social stigmata
Answer: b
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A. mental abilities. B. cognitive resources. C. cognitive gifts and talents. D. None of these choices are correct.
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a. depression c. schizotypal personality b. generalized anxiety d. conversion disorder
When does parent-adolescent conflict generally decline?
a. During the high-school years b. In middle adolescence c. Between 17 and 20 years of age d. In early adolescence
Emotional intelligence is best defined as
a. self-awareness of our deepest emotions b. the ability to motivate yourself to take action c. the ability to control our emotions effectively d. the ability to avoid acting in the face of destructive emotions e. the ability to recognize and manage emotions