Negative societal stereotypes produce a state of _____________ in which members of a stereotyped group fear that their behavior will indeed confirm the stereotype.
a) stereotype threat
b) blatant sexism
c) harassment
d) self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: a) stereotype threat
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A. invalid B. unreliable C. unrealistic D. subjective
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a. is not a valid test of occupational aptitude b. is not a reliable test of occupational aptitude c. has been poorly standardized d. is valid, but is not reliable
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a. intimacy b. passion c. commitment d. stability
Paul is a firstborn. He likely scores a little higher in __________ than his youngest sibling
a. conscientiousness and neuroticism b. conscientiousness c. neuroticism d. agreeableness