Chapter 6

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What is the main concept discussed in the text?

Minority group performance in math

Gender differences in test performance

Verbal test performance

Stereotype threat in education (correct)

Which group was particularly affected by the stereotype threat in the experiments mentioned?

Elderly adults

Minority-group boys (correct)

Young girls

Psychology students

In what field did the researchers observe differences in performance due to stereotype threat?

Experimental science

Verbal studies

Mathematics (correct)

Psychology

What did the boys who believed in the stereotype about their group's performance experience during the tests?

Lower scores Signup and view all the answers

Which group was presented as an example of facing stereotype threat in the text?

African minority-group boys Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the negative effects of stereotype threat mentioned in the text?

Decreased self-efficacy Signup and view all the answers

What happens to students' engagement capacity in a stereotype threat context?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

How do students under stereotype threat tend to perform in test-taking situations?

They struggle due to elevated anxiety levels Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason minority group students might face performance diminishment as mentioned in the text?

Orientation component disengagement Signup and view all the answers

In what way do students under stereotype threat typically feel towards the subject they are being tested on?

Disconnected and vulnerable Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors contributing to lower math test scores in boys compared to girls?

Stereotype threat Signup and view all the answers

In the study, how did students' ethnic background influence their academic performance?

It led to increased stereotype threat Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of stereotype threat on students' test performance?

Lower test scores due to anxiety Signup and view all the answers

How does stereotype threat impact minority group students in educational settings?

It can lead to a decrease in test scores Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor influencing gender differences in verbal test performance discussed in the text?

Stereotype threat Signup and view all the answers

What did the research by Nguyen & Ryan (2008) reveal about the impact of stereotype threat on boys and girls in terms of test performance?

Boys and girls performed equally well in tests when stereotype threat was absent. Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference in performance between boys and girls in the control condition (no stereotype threat)?

Both boys and girls performed equally well. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a common outcome for minority students facing stereotype threat in high-stakes tests?

Activation of anxiety and underperformance. Signup and view all the answers

How did Allison's findings as mentioned in the text relate to stereotype threat?

Allison highlighted that stereotype threat can lead to students feeling dumb or avoiding studying. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of gender differences in test performance, what does the text suggest about girls' test-taking behavior under pressure?

Girls are more likely to feel anxious and unprepared compared to boys under pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that can undermine students' academic performance, according to the text?

Emotional burden from confirming negative stereotypes about their identity group Signup and view all the answers

In the study mentioned, which group of students performed significantly better on verbal test problems when they were not primed with stereotypes about their abilities?

Female elementary school students Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the finding from the study involving white male and Asian American undergraduate students?

White male students performed worse than Asian American students on math problems, but not on verbal problems, when told the test was diagnostic of ability. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which group is likely to be most susceptible to stereotype threat when taking a test?

All of the above groups are equally susceptible to stereotype threat Signup and view all the answers

What was the key difference between the experimental conditions in the study involving young students taking a verbal test?

In one condition, students were told the test was diagnostic of their verbal abilities, while in the other condition, they were not given any information about the test's purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the experiment conducted by Steele and colleagues?

To assess the impact of stereotype threat on verbal test performance among African American students Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of stereotype threat as discussed in the text?

It is the tendency of individuals to confirm negative stereotypes about their group's abilities when placed in a threatening situation Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true about the study conducted on 8-year-old girls at Stanford?

The study found that girls performed better on math tests when they were not aware of the stereotype about their group's abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text as being affected by stereotype threat?

Asian American students Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of including a "nonthreat" situation in the experiment conducted by Steele and colleagues?

To measure the cognitive abilities of students who were not affected by stereotype threat Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary intervention used in the studies mentioned to combat stereotype threat?

Encouraging students to reframe their mindset about intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups was found to benefit from interventions aimed at reducing stereotype threat?

African American middle school students Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely consequence of stereotype threat, as suggested by the studies mentioned?

Decreased test scores and disengagement from academic pursuits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the concept of 'stereotype threat' discussed in the text?

The fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can hinder performance Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which domain of academic performance was primarily examined in the studies mentioned?

Mathematical problem-solving and quantitative skills Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was one strategy used to 'inoculate' students against stereotype threat?

Having them write self-affirmation letters about their values Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?

Only female students are susceptible to the effects of stereotype threat. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the underlying belief that contributes to stereotype threat?

The belief that intelligence is a fixed trait, rather than malleable Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following groups would be most likely to experience stereotype threat in an academic setting?

Female students in a computer science program Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the findings of the studies mentioned in the text?

Stereotype threat primarily affects students from minority groups, but interventions can improve their academic performance. Signup and view all the answers