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Jacob is a male blue-collar worker attending a group therapy session.He knows that people from his background are thought of as not being in touch with their feelings and having quick tempers.During the session,he worries about how he will appear,and he ends up getting angry and losing his temper as a result of this anxiety.Jacob's case is an example of:

A) a cognitive miser.
B) stereotype threat.
C) demand characteristics.
D) confirmation bias.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of conforming to stereotypes about one's social group, which can negatively affect performance in various domains.

Cognitive Miser

A theoretical concept suggesting that humans prefer to take mental shortcuts for decision-making to conserve cognitive energy.

Demand Characteristics

Aspects of a study that give away its purpose or communicate how the participant is expected to behave.

  • Recognize and elucidate the impact of situational in contrast to dispositional elements on behavior.
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