This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: In a series of experiments, Steele and Aronson (1995) had both African-American and white students ... (Read 150 times)

Hungry!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,071
In a series of experiments, Steele and Aronson (1995) had both African-American and white students at Stanford University take a verbal test. In one condition, the test was described as a valid measure of intelligence, and in the other condition,
 
  the test was described as neither a reliable nor valid measure of intelligence. In the former condition, African Americans performed more poorly than did white students because
  a. African American students were overwhelmed by a fear of success.
  b. African American students experienced stereotype threat.
  c. White students were determined that African American students would not outscore them.
  d. African American students shared the cultural stereotype.

Question 2

A woman would be most likely to experience stereotype threat when completing a(n)
 
  a. calculus examination.
  b. vocational interest questionnaire.
  c. gender-neutral task.
  d. English assignment.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sierrahalpin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

Did you know?

In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library