Question

Andrew is a fun-loving, intelligent, responsible teenager who likes to dye his hair different colors. However, he is concerned that other people might construe his hair color as a reflection of poor academic achievement. His concern is an example of _____.
A. postconventional thinking
B. cognitive flexibility
C. effortful control
D. stereotype threat

Answer 1

Answer:

D. stereotype threat

Explanation:

The threat of stereotype occurs when a person is preoccupied with behaving in a way that confirms negative stereotypes about the members of their group, or about themselves. This additional stress may end up affecting actual performance in a specific situation. An example of this can be seen in the question. Generally, people with colored hair are stereotyped as rebellious, disobedient, and bad students. Andrew knows about this stereotype and although he keeps his hair colored, he is afraid that because of this stereotype, people start to think that he has poor academic performance.