Quiz & Worksheet - Stereotype Threat

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Stereotype threat is defined as _____.

the fear that you will confirm negative stereotypes about a group you belong to

the fear that others will stereotype you because of your race

the fear that you will stereotype others because of their race

the threat that people who are stereotyped feel

Worksheet

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1. Which of the following is NOT likely to experience stereotype threat?

A black student taking a college entrance exam
A woman taking a science test
A black doctor running late
An athlete competing in the Olympics

2. How does stereotype threat affect an individual's performance?

It can worsen performance
It can improve performance
It has no affect on performance
There's been no research on the affect of stereotype threat on performance

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

To pass this short quiz, make sure you understand the definition and effects of stereotype threat, as well as how to mitigate its impact. Each question will present you with a multiple-choice list of answer possibilities.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In this assessment, you'll be tested on your understanding of:

What a stereotype threat is
How this threat can impact performance
Method(s) of decreasing the effects of stereotype threat
Which group had the best performance in Aronson and Steele's study
Who is likely to experience a stereotype threat

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related psychology lesson on stereotype threat
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately identify important figures, such as Aronson and Steele
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding who may suffer from stereotype threat
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about limiting the effects of this threat

Additional Learning

You may continue your studies with the associated lesson, which is titled Stereotype Threat: Definition & Examples. It covers objectives such as the following: