One way of inoculating students against stereotype threats is to
A. be assertive about defining success as uncool.
B. believe that intelligence can be improved.
C. disidentify from success in academics.
D. psychologically disengage from success in academics.
Answer:B
One way of inoculating students against stereotype threats is to
A. be assertive about defining success as uncool. B. believe that intelligence can be improved. C. disidentify from success in academics. D. psychologically disengage from success in academics.
Explanation: B) Although stereotypes are pervasive and difficult to change, the belief that intelligence can be changed might be able to protect students against stereotype threats. The other three response choices encourage stereotype threats.