The term "stereotype threat" is best associated with the concept of

a. the self-fulfilling prophecy.
b. convergent thinking

c. cognitive dissonance.
d. obedience.


a

Psychology

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A. prepared learning B. imprinting C. larger than normal hippocampus D. cerebrum

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Psychology