Which of the following would be an example of a stereotype threat?
a. Joaquim, who believes IQ tests are unfair to Hispanics, something that his IQ score seems to reflect
b. Jasmine, who feels she must excel on her IQ test
c. Tiana, who believes that all testing, no matter the type, is stereotypical and biased
d. Malik, who believes that tests are equal but must excel so as not to be stereotyped by his friends
a
You might also like to view...
Children who grow up in families that are open to identifying and talking about emotions are more likely to
a. have mental health problems. b. show less skill in identifying the feelings of others. c. show fearful behavior in the family. d. show sensitivity to others in relationships outside their family.
In women, the most common causes of infertility include ____
a. ovulation disorders c. shift work and work-related stress b. past infections with gonorrhea d. past infections with chlamydia
Researchers and theorists who focus on genetics and biology are sometimes referred to as
a. cognitive psychologists. b. evolutionary psychologists. c. introspective psychologists. d. conditioning psychologists.
Which of the following describes the main difference between observational learning and operant conditioning?
A) Observational learning uses mainly punishment to condition behavior as compared to operant conditioning, which uses both reinforcement and punishment. B) Observational learning uses mainly reinforcement to condition behavior as compared to operant conditioning, which uses both reinforcement and punishment. C) Observational learning uses different schedules of punishment and reinforcement to condition behaviors as compared to operant conditioning. D) Observational learning uses punishment and reinforcement of models to condition the behaviors of observers.