Question

Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works. One of her male coworkers told her, "Don’t be such a girl, attack that presentation!" Now Stephanie is so concerned about appearing tough that she can barely concentrate on the content of the presentation. Stephanie’s anxiety stems from:
A) stereotype threat.
B) ethnocentrism.
C) plurality.
D) glass ceiling threat.
E) the female advantage.

Answer 1

Answer:

Stereotype threat

Explanation:

A. Stereotype threat

Explanation:

Stephanie's anxiety stems from Stereotype threat. She is way too concerned about how she appears to her audience. This has caused her to be nervous. She is in a predicament where she feels at risk of conforming to stereotypes about her gender. Especially because of her male coworker who told her, "don't be such a girl, attack that presentation! "

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Stereotype threat

Explanation:

Stereotype threat occurs in cases whereby individuals are or risk confirming to negative stereotypes about their social group. It is a situation whereby individuals become afraid or anxious about confirming a negative stereotype one's racial, ethnic, gender or cultural group. In this case, Stephanie became afraid of confirming to the negative stereotype about her gender in which ladies are seen to be weaker when compared with the other gender.