How does stereotype threat influence performance?

It can impair performance by increasing anxiety and self-doubt

Which is not a way ambivalent sexism can influence the workplace?

support women in leadership positions

Which one of these examples describe what contributes to a person’s positive sense of belonging in STEM?

Being an active member of a cybersecurity club

What is the purpose of identity bifurcation?

To cope with negative feelings of stereotype threat

How can tech companies NOT create a supportive environment for female interns?

Keep interns out of important meetings so they can focus on their tasks

Which scenario best illustrates high self-efficacy regarding technology use?

Seeking out resources to learn how to use a new software or device

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1
How does stereotype threat influence performance?
It only affects individuals who are not aware of stereotypes
It can impair performance by increasing anxiety and self-doubt
It has no impact on performance
It often leads to improved performance by increasing motivation
2
Which is not a way ambivalent sexism can influence the workplace?
support women in leadership positions
bar women from taking more challenging tasks
further marginalizes women
Reinforce sexual harassment towards women
3
Which one of these examples describe what contributes to a person’s positive sense of belonging in STEM?
The video games they play
Being an active member of a cybersecurity club
Doing math homework
Mowing the neighbor’s lawn
4
What is one suggested way to overcome imposter syndrome?
Ignore it
Ask questions in class
Seek out a community
Talk to more men
5
What is the purpose of identity bifurcation?
To accept stereotypes for what they are and not caring if you exhibit them
To split your identity in two
To cope with negative feelings of stereotype threat
To express intersectionality on an individual level
6
How can tech companies NOT create a supportive environment for female interns?
Place interns on a team of people who share similar identities
Schedule time for intern check-ins
Keep interns out of important meetings so they can focus on their tasks
Establish mentorship program/mentor connections
7
Which scenario best illustrates high self-efficacy regarding technology use?
Giving up when facing a technological challenge
Feeling anxious when encountering any technological system or device
Seeking out resources to learn how to use a new software or device
Avoiding using new software due to fear of failure
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What is one of the main factors that contribute to imposter syndrome?
Fear of failure
Bad grades
Enter a gifted student program
Procrastination

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