16. Hugh is a fun-loving, intelligent, responsible teenager who likes to dye his hair different colors. However, he is concerned that other people might construe his hair color as a reflection of poor academic achievement. His concern is an example of: effortful control. cognitive flexibility. postconventional thinking. stereotype threat.

stereotype threat

Explanation:

Stereotype is an unfounded generalized idea or mistaken view that is attributed to a particular group of people in a society, in which case such subjective beliefs or ideas about the group may be false. For instance, in the question given above, Hugh thinks people may view someone who dyes their hair as someone who has poor academic achievement. This is a type of stereotype that Hugh is concerned about, which may likely pose a threat to his academic performance.

Stereotype threat is the risk of someone conforming to the belief or expectation place on a certain group of people. The stereotype threat associated with dyeing the hair, might actually have an impact on Hugh’s academic performance, as it would have an effect on him psychologically to act in ways hat would confirm what is expected of people who dye their hair with different colors, even though one may be intelligent.

Hugh’s concern is an example of stereotype threat.

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