Educational and Psychological Concepts

What is Stereotype Threat?

• A psychological phenomenon where individuals underperform due to anxiety about confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.

• A type of threat that involves physical harm to individuals based on stereotypes.

• A legal term used to describe discrimination based on stereotypes.

• A marketing strategy that targets specific stereotypes to increase sales.

What is Internalized Oppression?

• A form of oppression where marginalized individuals internalize negative stereotypes and beliefs about their own group.

• A type of external oppression imposed by dominant groups.

• A psychological condition unrelated to social dynamics.

• A form of empowerment for marginalized communities.

Microaggressions are:

• Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or behaviors

• Large-scale, overt acts of discrimination

• Intentional acts of kindness

• None of the above

Fill in the blank: ________ is the second part of the learning partnership equation, focusing on helping the dependent learner begin and stay on the arduous path toward independent learning. It is more than a friendship and involves a relationship of mutual support.

• Mentorship

• Friendship

• Guidance

• Coaching

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a teaching approach in which the teacher combines high expectations for students with supportive, caring behavior, showing warmth while holding students accountable for their learning.

• Authoritative teaching style

• Permissive teaching style

• Laissez-faire teaching style

• Autocratic teaching style

Fill in the blank: The ________ refers to the range of tasks a learner can perform with guidance or collaboration but cannot yet perform independently. It highlights the potential for learning.

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Learning Curve

• Cognitive Load

• Scaffolding

Fill in the blank: ________ is feedback that is framed in a way that acknowledges the learner's effort and ability, communicates belief in their potential, and provides constructive suggestions for improvement.

• feedback

• criticism

• evaluation

• judgment

The definition of 'Amygdala Hijack' is:

• A sudden emotional response that is overwhelming and out of proportion to the actual stimulus.

• A medical condition affecting the amygdala in the brain.

• A type of psychological therapy involving the amygdala.

• A neurological disorder characterized by memory loss.

Cognitive Insight refers to:

• The ability to understand and interpret information

• A type of physical exercise

• A form of artistic expression

• A mathematical theorem

Define 'Affirmation'.

• A statement asserting the existence or truth of something

• A question about the existence of something

• A denial of the existence of something

• A request for information about something