Psychological Responses to Stereotype Threat Quiz
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#1
What is stereotype threat?
A type of cognitive bias
A feeling of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group
A technique used in therapy
A form of discrimination
#2
Who coined the term 'stereotype threat'?
Sigmund Freud
Claude Steele
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
#3
In what year was the first study on stereotype threat published?
#4
Which demographic groups are commonly affected by stereotype threat?
Only minority groups
Only majority groups
Both minority and majority groups
None of the above
#5
Which of the following is NOT a psychological response to stereotype threat?
Decreased self-confidence
Increased motivation to succeed
Reduced performance on tasks relevant to the stereotype
Increased vigilance to prove the stereotype wrong
#6
According to research, stereotype threat can impact performance in which of the following areas?
Academic tests
Sports competitions
Job interviews
All of the above
#7
What is the role of self-affirmation in reducing stereotype threat?
It reinforces negative stereotypes
It decreases self-esteem
It buffers against the negative effects of stereotype threat by affirming one's competence and self-worth in unrelated domains
It increases anxiety
#8
Which of the following factors can exacerbate stereotype threat?
Emphasizing the uniqueness of individuals
Promoting a growth mindset
Highlighting the importance of effort in achieving success
Emphasizing group differences
#9
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of stereotype threat?
Reduced working memory capacity
Increased physiological stress responses
Enhanced cognitive performance
Decreased sense of belonging
#10
Which of the following strategies can help mitigate the effects of stereotype threat?
Providing affirming messages about the individual's abilities
Emphasizing the relevance of stereotypes
Increasing the salience of the stereotype
Discouraging the individual from seeking feedback
#11
Which of the following interventions has been shown to reduce the effects of stereotype threat?
Emphasizing the relevance of stereotypes
Increasing the salience of group differences
Providing role models who counter stereotypes
Encouraging individuals to internalize negative stereotypes
#12
Which of the following strategies is NOT effective in reducing stereotype threat?
Providing stereotype-inconsistent role models
Emphasizing the importance of belongingness
Encouraging individuals to attribute failures to lack of effort rather than ability
Increasing the salience of stereotypes
#13
What role does individual resilience play in mitigating stereotype threat?
It exacerbates stereotype threat.
It has no impact on stereotype threat.
It buffers against the negative effects of stereotype threat by fostering adaptive coping mechanisms.
It increases susceptibility to stereotype threat.
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