The tendency to underperform on standardized tests due to perceptions that you come from a group that has fared poorly on such tests is called _____

Fill in the blank with correct word

Answer: stereotype threat

Psychology

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Which of the following statements about social referencing is true?

A) Mothers are more effective sources of emotional information than fathers. B) A human face is more effective than a vocal expression in guiding a baby's behavior. C) An adult's voice is more effective than a facial expression in guiding a baby's behavior. D) A caregiver's emotional expression has no influence on stranger anxiety.

Psychology

Which of the following are synthetic stimulants that go by the common street names of "speed," "bennies," and "uppers"?

a. amphetamines b. barbiturates c. tranquilizers d. Rohypnol and GHB

Psychology