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QuizMultiple Choice

Environmental and Cultural Learning Influences

Question 10 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Kenneth was preparing a meal for his family. As he was prepping the kitchen, his mother asked him, “Do you need help? I know cooking can be hard for boys.” What is the most likely effect of Kenneth’s mom’s comment on Kenneth’s cooking performance? Why? Read the following scenario: Kenneth was preparing a meal for his family. As he was prepping the kitchen, his mother asked him, “Do you need help? I know cooking can be hard for boys.” What is the most likely effect of Kenneth’s mom’s comment on Kenneth’s cooking performance, and why?

Answer
A
improved performance due to effort
B
improved performance due to mores
C
reduced performance due to stereotype threat
D
reduced performance due to cultural shaping