Question 1
Over middle childhood, Neveah, an African American, became increasingly conscious of ethnic stereotypes. By early adolescence, she stopped caring about her grades and said that school was not important to her. Neveah's attitude is an example of
◦ self-fulfilling prophecy.
◦ educational bias.
◦ motivational anxiety.
◦ disengagement.
Question 2
Phoebe's teacher thinks she has a behavior problem. As a result, Phoebe starts to believe that she is a troublemaker and begins to act out in the classroom. This is an example of
◦ an educational self-fulfilling prophecy.
◦ cultural bias.
◦ a stereotype threat.
◦ behavior conduct disorder.
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Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today 11th
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