Question

stereotype threat is more likely to affect those who are high achievers because high achievers are _______ than low achievers.
a. more likely to care about performance
b. less likely to base self - esteem upon performance
c. more likely to hear performance - based comments
d. less likely to hear performance - based comments
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Stereotype threat is the risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group. High achievers are more invested in their performance (so option A makes sense: they care more about performance, making them more vulnerable to stereotype threat as they fear not meeting expectations or confirming stereotypes). Option B is incorrect because high achievers often do base self - esteem on performance. Options C and D are not the main reason for stereotype threat affecting high achievers; the key is their own concern for performance, not the frequency of hearing performance - based comments.

Answer:

A. more likely to care about performance