MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 148: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 148
13. A group of men and women are going to be rated on their driving abilities. The role of gender is emphasized in the experiment and the women perform worse than the men. In another experiment the role of gender is not mentioned and the ratings are comparable between the two groups. Which principle do these results support?
- A. Institutional discrimination
- B. Stereotype threat
- C. Prejudice
- D. The just-world hypothesis
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Stereotype threat refers to the concept of people being concerned or anxious about confirming a negative stereotype about their social group. Stereotype threat can hinder performance, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.