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Stereotypes can be harmful because they

A
always provide an accurate representation of a group.
B
encourage individuals to learn more about other cultures.
C
are universally accepted truths about specific groups.
D
reduce complex individuals to simplistic generalizations.
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Javier, a high school student of Afro-Latinx heritage, is thinking about joining the school's honors program for their upcoming senior year. They notice that many of the students in the honors program in previous years don't share their ethnic background, leading them to question if the honors program is truly meant for students like them. This doubt begins to shape their self-view and participation in academic discussions.Javier's experience best illustrates which concept?

A
positive self-view
B
self-fulfilling prophecy
C
stereotype unconformity
D
stereotype threat
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What is a stereotype?

A
a popular trend or fashion in a particular culture
B
a personal belief or opinion about an individual based on their actions
C
a widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group of people
D
a factual and evidence-based understanding of a cultural group's practices
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Read the excerpt from "The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie."Stories matter. Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people. But stories can also repair that broken dignity."Based on the excerpt, how do stories relate to the concept of stereotyping?

A
Stereotypes are always based on true stories.
B
Stories can perpetuate stereotypes, but they can also challenge and rectify them.
C
Stereotypes can add complexity and diverse perspectives to storytelling.
D
Stories are meant to validate existing stereotypes.
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A school initiates a "Walk in My Shoes" project where students spend a day paired with a classmate from a different background, engaging in activities and discussions about their personal experiences. How can this project best help in fostering empathy and combating stereotypes?

A
by allowing students to focus solely on the similarities they share instead of the unique experiences of each background
B
by giving students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their own culture
C
by providing a platform for students to understand and connect with diverse experiences, challenging preconceived notions
D
by encouraging students to compare and evaluate various lifestyles
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Read the excerpt from "The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie."The single story creates stereotypes. And the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story."According to Adichie, what is the primary issue with stereotypes?

A
They are always false.
B
They provide a complete picture of an individual or group.
C
They simplify complex narratives into a singular perspective.
D
They are based on fictional accounts.
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What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

A
a belief that causes itself to become true due to the alignment of belief and behavior
B
anxiety in situations where one might confirm a negative group stereotype
C
a negative view of oneself, rooted in internalized stereotypes
D
a preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience
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What is stereotype threat?

A
the act of stereotyping others based on personal experiences
B
the fear of behaving in a way that will unintentionally confirm a stereotype about one's group
C
the intimidation posed by individuals who believe in stereotypes
D
the process of actively challenging and proving that stereotypes are often untrue and harmful
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What is the main difference between a marginalized group and a dominant group?

A
Marginalized groups face systemic barriers and have less access to resources and opportunities.
B
Marginalized groups have more political power and social influence.
C
Dominant groups are numerical minorities in a population.
D
Dominant groups have less representation in societal structures.
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How can stereotypes affect who has power in a society?

A
They make sure all groups have an equal chance to be in charge.
B
They support existing power imbalances by putting labels on people because of their group.
C
They ensure that people are judged as individuals, not as part of a group.
D
They push for power to be given based on skills and ability, not group identity.

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