Jake is about to interact with his new roommate. Jake is white, and is worried that his African American roommate will think he is prejudiced. He is worried that he might say something that could be taken as a sign of prejudice. Jake is experiencing ____.
A)stereotype threat
B)scapegoating
C)a self-fulfilling prophecy
D)a self-serving bias

Question

Jake is about to interact with his new roommate. Jake is white, and is worried that his African American roommate will think he is prejudiced. He is worried that he might say something that could be taken as a sign of prejudice. Jake is experiencing ____. ​
A)stereotype threat
B)scapegoating
C)a self-fulfilling prophecy
D)a self-serving bias

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stereotype threat refers to the anxiety or concern one might feel when they are at risk of confirming a negative stereotype about their own social group. In this case, Jake is worried about confirming negative stereotypes about white individuals being prejudiced, which is affecting his behavior and feelings.

Jake Is About to Interact with His New Roommate